http://www.answerbag.com/profile/43922 New Answerbag answers from AntigoneRising Tue, 29 May 2012 19:49:45 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 19:49:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8266204 Is birth control immoral?<br /><br />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&#039;s opposition to condoms, which has severely hampered efforts to combat HIV in Africa, is unethical. Apparently it is worse... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:23:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8266204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8266176 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?<br /><br />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&#039;t. There is nothing wrong with the female body. Other people&#039;s thoughts are their own business. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:20:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8266176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8266167 Should miniskirts and other indecent clothing items be banned on college campuses?<br /><br />Nope. No one should be legislating their taste. What you consider indecent, others don&#039;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... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:18:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8266167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265912 Did the Jews have a Torah already when Jesus was born?<br /><br />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... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:46:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265912 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265879 Do the Jews have a pope?<br /><br />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... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:42:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265879 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265844 How does the Kabbalah relate to Madonna?<br /><br />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 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:37:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265734 When is the appropriate time to end an AB conversation? Especially with a friend or a fun member.<br /><br />When it is no longer interesting and you want to move on. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:19:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8265734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260256 What do you think of "faith healing?"<br /><br />Two words: placebo effect. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:16:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260247 Do you doubt Prophet Muhammed's claim to prophecy?<br /><br />Yes, I doubt any claim to prophecy whatsoever. It is defined as divinely inspired revelation. Even so, I&#039;ll answer about Mohammad. I&#039;m expected to believe that an omnipotent, omniscient Deity chose to reveal His last, final, and CRUCIAL revelation to an illiterate nomad in the... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:13:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260247 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260212 Spiritually speaking-are atheists aware of what they are missing-Love of the Lord?<br /><br />I&#039;m not missing the love of any deity. I simply don&#039;t have the illusion that I am loved by a deity. I wouldn&#039;t say I miss it. It really has no effect whatsoever. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:06:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260197 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?<br /><br />Some do. Cultural convention and habit. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:04:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260197 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260191 Are Christians Atheists? After all, they don't believe in the gods like Zeus, etc., just some abstract deity.<br /><br />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. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260157 Is atheism a religion?<br /><br />Oh, not again. Absolutely not. Try using a dictionary and some rational thought. Here is the definition of religion: Main Entry: re&middot;li&middot;gion Pronunciation: ri-ˈli-jən Function: noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-,... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:56:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8260157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259975 Why do Jews reject their Messiah? Wouldn't you think they would learn by now after all the prophets they persecuted?<br /><br />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... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259975 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259932 Whats this you did not get married in a church? Ok so where did you say, I do, then?<br /><br />Only Christians (or those with Christian traditional leanings) marry in churches. Many people don&#039;t...there&#039;s no need to seem surprised. I married in one mostly for the architecture, but I never would again. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:13:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259932 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259811 Why do people say that there are no atheists in FoxHoles?<br /><br />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. &quot;You will never find a dead Christian in a foxhole who didn&#039;t... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259811 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255968 Poll: Obama's health care overhaul isn't selling in South. Why would this one region see things so differently? See LINK:<br /><br />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... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:09:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255919 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:<br /><br />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 &quot;government funds for abortion&quot;. What the amendment says is that I cannot purchase a private... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:01:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255919 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255755 In your opinion, what is the perfect "comfort" food for you?<br /><br />Bailey&#039;s Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:37:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255752 Have you ever seen a delorian on the road?<br /><br />Yes. I&#039;ve seen a few. It has been years since I&#039;ve seen them with any regularity, but I pointed one out to my fiance since we&#039;ve moved to the US...so that time would have been within the last 2 years. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:37:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255739 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?<br /><br />Your assertion is ludicrously false. I want national healthcare now, and I&#039;m tired of hearing nonsense fear mongering claims. I hope your question is a parody of the absurdity. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:35:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255127 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)<br /><br />No. Actually, I&#039;d be confused if someone told me that they did believe in my God, given the fact that I don&#039;t have one. People argue and defend their deity to reaffirm their own beliefs, for the most part. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255127 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254778 What are the types of evil spirits?<br /><br />Schizophrenia and epilepsy. Seriously, we know what causes the behaviors once attributed to &quot;evil spirits&quot;. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:28:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254778 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254773 Are all Christians hypocrites?<br /><br />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&#039;t agree that their beliefs have a theological basis in the teachings of Jesus... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239757 Does anyone have any /contemporary/ evedience for the historical existance of Jesus Christ?<br /><br />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&#039;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... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239757 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239736 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!<br /><br />Females don&#039;t have to be the toilet cleaner. In fact, my fiance prefers to be the one to clean the toilets. He doesn&#039;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. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:14:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239727 Is it possible for spirts to follow you even if they have never been to that place?<br /><br />Your question assumes the existence of spirits. I don&#039;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... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:13:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239486 Did you ever like the fight club? w/brad pitt.<br /><br />No. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:38:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239486 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239474 Spare the rod spoil the child? true or false<br /><br />Assuming the rod is a metaphor for physical violence (hitting), absolutely false...unless by &quot;spoil&quot; you mean &quot;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... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:36:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239474 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239455 If god does not exist, would it be necessary to invent him?<br /><br />No, I don&#039;t think so. It isn&#039;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, &quot;I don&#039;t know.&quot; It also caters to... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:32:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239298 If God is so forgiving and loving why did He feel it necessary to create Hell?<br /><br />Christian dogma doesn&#039;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&#039;t create everything.) 2.) Yahweh is... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239298 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239244 What music do you like out of your parents collection?<br /><br />Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steppenwolf, The Doors... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:57:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239205 If my boyfriend ejaculated in me is there a chance of me getting prenant?<br /><br />If you are that ignorant of sexual reproduction, you need to abstain. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:51:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239203 Whats this you did not get married in a church? Ok so where did you say, I do, then?<br /><br />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... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:50:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239203 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239173 My boyfriend cumed in side me couldi posably get pregnant?<br /><br />If you are that ignorant of sexual reproduction, you need to abstain. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:46:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239173 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238558 If God knows about everything at once, why didn't He stop the serpent from tempting Adam and Eve?<br /><br />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... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:34:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238430 Do you shave daily?<br /><br />Yes. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:20:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238430 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201424 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.<br /><br />It seems odd, doesn&#039;t it? He was supposedly so famous, and the Romans in the area should certainly have known who He was. To play devil&#039;s advocate, though, it wasn&#039;t like they had photographs on wanted posters. Perhaps they needed someone to confirm the identity of the correct... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:49:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201424 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201258 Do Muslim women wear bikinis?<br /><br />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&amp;news_id=25333 Most of my knowledge about this comes directly in class... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:29:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201258 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201207 Can a true religious or spiritual person hate any one? or anything?<br /><br />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&middot;li&middot;gion... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201207 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201167 Will i go to hell if i dont belive in god<br /><br />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... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:18:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201088 Have you ever had a comment from God? How did that make you feel?<br /><br />Nope. It certainly made a noticeable void in the evidence for any deity. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:06:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200862 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?<br /><br />I haven&#039;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&#039;t all over). Look, I have to see god... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200862 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200823 Ladies, Have you been promised heaven and got hell instead?<br /><br />In a metaphorical sense, yes. That&#039;s why I&#039;m divorced. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:25:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200823 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200759 Why hasn't American football become a world sport?<br /><br />I think it has to do with a lack of interest from both sides. The NFL has a European league, but it isn&#039;t a major sport there. Some exhibition games are played, but the NFL Player&#039;s Association is against international teams. This is due to the travel involved and interrupting the game... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:18:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200759 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200708 I believe in a God, do you?<br /><br />No. It has no evidence and is completely illogical. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:11:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124530 What are your favorite gemstones (semiprecious et al) to wear?<br /><br />Opal and ruby. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:59:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124530 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124521 Are you morally unwell?<br /><br />Nope. I&#039;m doing just fine. Thanks for asking. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:57:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124521 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124509 Are atheists actually more preachy than Christians? I think so<br /><br />No. I&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:55:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124509 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124455 Can I lose 30 pounds in a month? How? (2009-10-18)<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:47:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124317 Is there any common ground between Christianity and Science?<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:27:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124145 Why do an absurd number of young ladies identify as bisexual?<br /><br />Possibly because they are attracted to either sex? Why do you call it &quot;absurd&quot;, 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.... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:59:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124126 If God wants us to be rich, why aren't we?<br /><br />Which God? From a personal perspective standpoint, I&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:57:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124095 Did the Israelites drink beer?<br /><br />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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:51:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8124095 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123948 Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and me?<br /><br />Nope. Not at all. I wasn&#039;t even born. I&#039;m not sure Yeshua of Nazareth was literally born, either. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:26:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123831 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!<br /><br />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&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:04:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123801 What do you do when your kids go trick or treating?<br /><br />I don&#039;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&#039;t come... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123801 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123773 Should lying in parliament or Congress be a crime?<br /><br />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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123743 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?<br /><br />None. Last I checked, it was the police&#039;s job to charge people with crimes, and a judge&#039;s job to sentence the person after they are found guilty (if they are found guilty). Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:51:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123707 Does God give a chance to repent after death?<br /><br />Again, which God? Yahweh? Brahma? Durga? Osiris? Isis? Which one? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:46:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123701 Is God the same as Lord? Are they one and the same?<br /><br />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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123695 Is it still wrong to have sex with your fiance before marriage?<br /><br />Only if it is something you aren&#039;t ready for. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123688 Are you good without God?<br /><br />Yup. Doing fine, thanks for asking. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:42:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123688 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123588 Is the belief of karma a part of Christianity?<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:28:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123569 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?<br /><br />Uh...who thinks that? Seriously? My fiance (an Indian man) was baffled by your question. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:26:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123569 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123558 What do you do when it all falls apart?<br /><br />Let it out, maybe imbibe in some chemical escapism...then I pick myself up, dust myself off, and put it back together. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:25:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123430 Can you sum up the bible in two words?<br /><br />Blatant absurdity. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:05:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123430 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123377 Why do people have to point out grammar mistakes? Not all of us here on AB have a degree in English. :(<br /><br />Well, in written English the only way to discern your meaning is by your grammar and punctuation. You don&#039;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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:58:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123377 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123310 Can an athiest be held up for Blasphemy ?what legal stand has religious authority?<br /><br />That depends upon the country. You can be held for blasphemy in many countries, especially theocracies. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:49:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8123310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8122844 Are there Christians in the Middle East countries where Islam is the main religion?<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:43:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8122844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8122628 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.<br /><br />It is awesome. Obviously, I don&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:15:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8122628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119534 Is Atheism defined by what it denies, rather than by what it explains?<br /><br />Yes. A-theism. Lack of Theism. It&#039;s very self-explanatory. (Like A-typical.) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:59:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119534 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119507 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?<br /><br />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,... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:56:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119507 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119439 Why would anyone in their right mind trust in something they cannot see?<br /><br />Oh, I&#039;m in my right mind and I trust in something I do not see. I trust gravity. I can&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:45:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119439 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119385 Is it really possible to prove a negative? When I am asked by believers to "prove He/She does not exist"<br /><br />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&#039;s Teapot...can you conclusively prove it doesn&#039;t exist somewhere?) It... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:35:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119385 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119331 What do you think of 80-year-old Muslim who married 10-year-old?<br /><br />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 &quot;marriage&quot;. Against her will. For money. Sexual slavery. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:27:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119331 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119260 Does the Koran imply that the Earth is Flat?<br /><br />Yes. Repeatedly. According to the Koran, the Earth is flat (spread-out), and does not move from its fixed position. &quot;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:15:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119260 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119184 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?<br /><br />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. &quot;He it is Who created for you... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:08:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8119184 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118989 Do people kill in the name of atheism?<br /><br />No. Atheists kill, and in mass numbers. History shows us this. However, it wasn&#039;t done in the name of Atheism. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:42:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118920 Do you think campaigning against God will increase atheism?<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118920 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118863 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.<br /><br />Oh my, if we started discussing all the religious beliefs and texts that I find ironic we&#039;d be here until the new year. I don&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:26:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118863 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118746 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.")<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:14:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118746 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118710 Why are atheists referred to as non-believers? They obviously believe in something. Why can't one just call them atheists?<br /><br />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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:10:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118710 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118548 Are all Atheist Darwinian’s?<br /><br />What in the world is a Darwinian, and why would I belong to it/him/her? (Unless, of course, you don&#039;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&#039;s proposal of evolution to explain the... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:53:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118506 Atheists, have you ever been called a Satan worshiper for stating you don't believe in God?<br /><br />No. I&#039;ve been called a Satan worshiper for being Wiccan, or stating that I don&#039;t believe in Yahweh. I haven&#039;t been called a Satan worshiper for saying that I don&#039;t believe in any deities. (Please, please, please realize that not everyone who disbelieves in Yahweh is an... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:47:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118506 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118494 How did you become an atheist? Was it a slow process or very sudden enlightenment? How old were you?<br /><br />Both. It was a long process that began slowly and accelerated to realize I didn&#039;t believe in Yahweh (the Christian deity I&#039;d been raised to worship). I was 31 years old when I realized I was an Atheist. That realization was quite sudden. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:46:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118494 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118385 What is the advantage of AM over FM covreage?<br /><br />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.... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:33:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118385 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118337 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?<br /><br />No. I don&#039;t associate either the city or the team with religion, even if those who named the city did so for religious reasons. It&#039;s just a name. Just FYI, I&#039;m not hypocritical when I root for the Calcutta Cricket Team, either. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:28:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118337 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118292 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<br /><br />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 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:24:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118292 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118261 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?<br /><br />That depends upon who you ask. I certainly think that Republicans have made more than their fair share of mistakes. I&#039;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... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:21:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118261 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110350 What are your opinions on the 2012 theory?<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;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&#039;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. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:21:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110350 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110318 Why does it seem that some theists dislike people who don't believe in a god more than those people that worship the devil?<br /><br />I don&#039;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&#039;t require a belief in any specific deity. Thus, Theistic Satanists still accept the basic premise of a deity. Most still accept the basic... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:17:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110318 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110278 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<br /><br />I saw this. It is horrific. It isn&#039;t uncommon. However, for me it isn&#039;t a reason to be an Atheist. For me, the question of whether or not a deity exists doesn&#039;t depend a whole lot on the behavior of believers. It would only depend on the behavior of believers when evaluating... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:12:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110278 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110139 Do you rent or own your home?<br /><br />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). Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:56:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110139 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110104 Is Scientology a fraud?<br /><br />No more or less so than most other religions. (Yes) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:51:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110088 What makes the media in the United States an anti-democratic force?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know that it is. Certainly, the way mainstream media is operated on a profit model isn&#039;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... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:49:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110064 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<br /><br />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... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:45:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8110064 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109972 Atheists, do you hate God just because you know that he will not be letting you into Heaven?<br /><br />Now isn&#039;t that just nonsensical? Of course I don&#039;t. I&#039;m not insane. I don&#039;t hate what I do not believe in. Do you hate Krishna just because you know that He won&#039;t be sending you to Nirvana? You know, not all beliefs in Gods or Goddesses involve Heaven at all. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:34:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109972 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109921 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?<br /><br />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&#039;s why we... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109921 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109738 When it seems like many people are turning away from religion, why does the Bible continue to be the best selling book?<br /><br />You first make a statement about religion in general, then tie that to the Bible. I could just as easily say, &quot;When it seems like many people are turning away from religion, why does the Bhagavad Gita continue to be the Best Selling book?&quot; (In India, it is.) The Bible does not apply to... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:04:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109738