http://www.answerbag.com/profile/583672 New Answerbag answers from PonderAppreciatively Wed, 30 May 2012 02:28:02 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:28:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8319568 In Mt 1:23, who is Matthew referring to here that has been given the name which means "With Us Is God"? Shouldn't an "a" be added to make the John 1:1 thing work?<br /><br />Not at all. To begin with,...&quot;God is with us&quot;,...did not mean that &quot;a god&quot; was with them,...the expression referred to God Almighty. Observe how Isaiah uses the same expression, in a different verse. (Isaiah 8:10),...Speak any word, and it will not stand, for God is with... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8319568 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209286 My 2 pound dog is having diahrria issues.. What can I give him<br /><br />Pedialyte, to prevent dehydration. If he won&#039;t drink,...you can mix it with some canned food. If he won&#039;t eat,...he needs an I.V.,...go see your vet. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8113611 Don't the names of God in Exodus 6:2-3: "Elohim spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am YaHWeH: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, but by my name YaHWeH was I not known to them." mean He's 1 being not 2?<br /><br />Yes he is one being. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:35:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8113611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8080889 Does green tea really help you lose weight?<br /><br />I&#039;m not sure about green tea&#039;s effectiveness,... I can&#039;t personally use it because the caffeine overload makes me feel like I&#039;m having a nervous breakdown. - If you&#039;re concerned with weight loss,...I&#039;ll tell you what&#039;s working for me. ;_; It&#039;s best to... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:46:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8080889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8071424 Should women be allowed to talk in church?<br /><br />According to God&#039;s word they may not hold a position of authority,...so they cannot &quot;talk to&quot; or address the congregation. - However, Paul&#039;s words didn&#039;t mean that she wasn&#039;t allowed to talk at all. - - The Bible itself foretold that women would play a large... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:46:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8071424 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8061280 Name some characters (human or otherwise) that wear a monocle?<br /><br />Colonel Klink from the TV show &quot;Hogan&#039;s Heroes&quot;. - &quot;The Penguin&quot; from Batman. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:53:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8061280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054707 Has science disproved the miracles associated with Jesus Christ?<br /><br />By definition a &quot;miracle&quot; is any occurrence that cannot be explained by CURRENT science. - 50 years ago, the cellphone would have been considered a miracle. - 50 years ago, cloning was thought to be impossible. - It seems unlikely that humans have reached the limits of learning... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:42:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054633 Why is it that you can't ask a question about a particular race without being DR'ed and labeled a racist?<br /><br />Typically, there&#039;s only one race that it&#039;s TABOO to ask questions about. Which is sort of ironic,...since it means it&#039;s not socially acceptable to treat all races equally. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:28:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054607 Is God the same as Lord? Are they one and the same?<br /><br />Good question. The answer sort of &quot;yes&quot; and &quot;no. - GOD - Anything that is worshiped can be called a god, since the worshiper believes it to have power greater than his own and venerates it. A person can even let his belly be a god. - So &quot;gods&quot; can be worthless.... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:24:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054543 What is the TRUE name of God?<br /><br />Wow,...I&#039;m astounded, (and somewhat disgusted), at some of the answers you&#039;ve gotten. - According to the Bible God&#039;s personal name is Jehovah,... or Yahweh. Biblical Hebrew didn&#039;t contain vowels,...and the Jews stopped pronouncing the name based upon a superstition. - ... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8054543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8052795 Are there other Angels that followed Satan and are they named in the Bible?<br /><br />Points for your question! - Yes there were other angels that followed Satan. One of the previous answers said that one third of the angels joined him. - (Revelation 12:3-4)&nbsp;and its tail drags a third of the stars of heaven, and it hurled them down to the earth. - Keep in mind that... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:37:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8052795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8052685 What is Satan's last name? .<br /><br />I&#039;ll assume this is a serious question,...and provide a serious answer. - The truth is, we don&#039;t know Satan&#039;s last name. In fact,... ,...we don&#039;t know his proper given name at all. - The Scriptures indicate that the creature known as Satan did not always have that name.... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:16:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8052685 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8051985 What's a good fruit to eat between to slices of bread?<br /><br />Pineapple! (rings not chunks) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:27:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8051985 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8046706 Does anyone know what 'yahweh' means?<br /><br />It means &quot;He causes to become&quot;,-highlighting that Yahweh (or Jehovah) is the Fulfiller of promises. - He always brings his purposes to realization. Only the Creator could rightly bear such a name. - Yahweh &quot;becomes&quot; whatever is needed to fulfill his purposes. a mighty... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:12:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8046706 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8043168 Why do women keep getting pregnant and having babies when they know they cant afford them? They all just end up living off the state which is taxpayers money (welfare,wic,etc.). Do you think this is fair?? Should something be done to prevent this?<br /><br />I&#039;ll start with this,... Personal experience has taught me that not all pregnancies are planned,... Birth control methods occasionally fail. And, in my mind, abortion is not an option. - I guess my point is,...not all children are intentionally brought into this world,...some are... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:49:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8043168 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8043100 Life is a __________?<br /><br />Four letter word? ;_; Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:34:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8043100 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8040491 Is there such thing as a "Good" Cult? Because I always hear horrible things about them, but not sure if all are bad.<br /><br />I think that a number of religious organizations are labeled &quot;cult&quot;,...by those who don&#039;t share their views. - It&#039;s far more reasonable to say, &quot;I don&#039;t agree&quot;,...than to resort to name calling. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:42:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8040491 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8040402 Are people from liverpool arrogant or nice, and also since they r mainly irish, r they catholics?<br /><br />People from Liverpool are mainly Irish? I thought Liverpool was in England,...or am I mistaken? - Leon Uris has a number of books, (fiction), that occur against the backdrop of the religious unrest in Ireland. I&#039;m here in the US,...so, for me, it was a nice way to glean some background... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:29:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8040402 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8040381 Have you ever heard of the United Church of God/philadelphia church of god or the original world wide church of god ? whats your opinion about their unique doctrine?<br /><br />I haven&#039;t heard about them. What makes their doctrine unique? I&#039;m curious. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:25:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8040381 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8039070 Anyone else getting 404 errors when you post an answer?<br /><br />Yep! I just got one on a link to a &quot;new comment&quot;,...odd. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:45:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8039070 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8035003 When Obama was elected president, did you actually care that he was black?<br /><br />Nope! And I still don&#039;t. ;_; Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:18:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8035003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8034543 Why do we need fibre in our diets?<br /><br />Here&#039;s a link and a synopsis. ;_; - http://wellness.uwsp.edu/medinfo/handouts/las/fiber.pdf - Eating soluble fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels. - Eating insoluble fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:49:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8034543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8031021 I heard that Bush's daddy and Reagan had the scientists working in the government create AIDs to kill off black people and to secure a white-man's world. Is this true?<br /><br />Ummm,.... AIDS infects people of all races,...doesn&#039;t it? Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:48:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8031021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8029793 Is there any christian dogma or official definition about the human soul?<br /><br />What a nice question. - Contrary to what many religious people have been taught,... ,...the bible does not support the idea that there is some invisible part of humans that survives the death of the body. - Many would be surpised to learn that the words &quot;immortal soul&quot; do not... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:58:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8029793 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8028440 Although God says in the bible, man shall not lay down with man, does this apply to women as well or just men?<br /><br />Man or woman,...makes no difference. - For example the following scripture only mentions men: - (Genesis 9:6)Anyone shedding man&rsquo;s blood, by man will his own blood be shed, for in God&rsquo;s image he made man.&nbsp; - However, in Israel murdering someone of either sex carried the... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:33:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8028440 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8028341 What does "Cherubim" mean?<br /><br />&quot;Cherubim&quot; is the plural form of the word &quot;Cherub&quot;,...which apparently is one &quot;rank&quot; of angel. Most of us say &quot;cherubs&quot;,...but &quot;Cherubim&quot; is correct. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:20:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8028341 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8028315 Why are there so many people in The Bible with Western names? Were there a lot of people from the West living in The Middle East 2000 years ago? I'm not an expert but you'd be hard pressed finding Peter, Thomas, Simon etc there.<br /><br />Peter, Thomas, Simon,...these are the English forms of the original Hebrew names. - If you read from a Spanish translation you&#039;d find,... &quot;Sim&oacute;n, Pedro, Andr&eacute;s, Jacobo, Juan, Felipe, Bartolom&eacute;, Mateo, Tom&aacute;s and Jacobo,...&quot; Cheers! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:17:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8028315 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8027913 Why do non-LDS churches have a paid clergy?<br /><br />Jesus&#039; instructions to his disciples were this: (Matthew 10:8,9) 8&nbsp;Cure sick people, raise up dead persons, make lepers clean, expel demons. YOU received free, give free. 9&nbsp;Do not procure gold or silver or copper for YOUR girdle purses, The apostle Paul apparently worked... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:20:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8027913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8026403 What kind of a blouse looks good on a redhead?<br /><br />I think that green is typically the most flattering color on a red head,...and avoid pink at all cost. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:34:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8026403 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8014319 Who has the most accurate translation of the bible?<br /><br />Wow,...this question is liable to spark some SERIOUS disagreement. - I own a number of comparative study bibles, and now I can even do comparison&#039;s online of translations that I don&#039;t own,... In my personal experience I&#039;ve found that The New World Translation of the Holy... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:58:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8014319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8013844 How long have you had auto insurance with the same company?<br /><br />17 years. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:44:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8013844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8010416 Why were there 12 apostles but only 4 gospels? Even if Judas "lost his privileges", wouldn't that leave 11? Plus didn't they draw lots and pick a new 12th anyway?<br /><br />While it&#039;s true, there were 12 apostles and 4 gospels,... only 2 of the gospel accounts were penned by apostles. Matthew was an apostle,... Mark was not,... Luke was not,... John was an apostle. - Mark and Luke were faithful disciples,...but not numbered among the twelve apostles. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:59:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8010416 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8001011 Whats your favourite meal to eat in winter, to keep away that chill?<br /><br />Cincinnatti Chili! Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:22:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8001011 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8000393 The scriptures say YAHUWAH hardened Pharaoh's heart. Since Pharaoh didn't enslave the Israelites of His own free will, did he go to hell?<br /><br />The scripture you cite, (Exodus 7:3), might seem to indicate that Pharaoh was not acting of his own free will,... However, other verses throw some additional light on the matter. - Jehovah did not force Pharaoh to become obstinate. - For example: (Exodus 8:15-KJV) But when Pharaoh saw... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:40:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8000393 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7994397 To those who say christians or any other's get their belief in God from a Holy Book.That isn't the case,nature cries out there is a creator.Tribes in Ecuador believe there to be a creator.Because it is common sense.Any thoughts on this?<br /><br />I agree with your assertion,...and feel that Paul put it quite nicely,... (Romans 1:19-20) 19 because what may be known about God is manifest among them, for God made it manifest to them. 20&nbsp;For his invisible [qualities] are clearly seen from the world&rsquo;s creation onward, because... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:09:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7994397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7930150 If the earth was a paradise like the Garden of Eden.....and you could return to perfection...No more mourning, crying, pain, aging, sicknesses, diseases, etc. Would you rather live on earth or go to heaven?<br /><br />Hello Vew, I suspect that most of the answers you receive will be &quot;heaven&quot;. - And not simply because that&#039;s what most people have been taught to hope for,... There&#039;s another element that I think is fascinating! - In the English language the word &quot;heaven&quot; is... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:21:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7930150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7929817 If god did not need a woman to 'create' Adam, why did He need to impregnate Joseph's wife Mary to beget Jesus, effectively by divine adultery?<br /><br />Hmmm,... I must admit,...I&#039;m hesitant to answer given the &#039;wording&#039; you&#039;ve chosen,... - ,...but I&#039;d hate to leave you with the impression that there IS no explantion,... So,...I&#039;ll &quot;give it a go&quot;. - Why WAS it necessary for Jesus to be born from a... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:36:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7929817 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7893736 FairLady has been on Answerbag for 1 year today. Can you give her the best congratulations ever?<br /><br />Congratulations FairLady. May your skin be ever supple,... but your answers always &#039;baggy&#039;. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:39:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7893736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7890134 How come that whenever there is a vegetarian or vegan on television they are weird? I mean, I am a vegetarian and think everytime, what an idiot.<br /><br />My suggestion is,...try not to take it personally. - Remember, TV is a commercial venture,...they have to make money to stay in business. The industry has learned that the public enjoys watching characters that are interesting or idiosyncratic. - Since a decision not to eat ANY meat seems... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:27:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7890134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7889515 Do you understand what "straining out a gnat while swallowing a camel" means?<br /><br />Jesus used that expression in regard to the religious leaders of his day. They were pious and self-righteous, paying fastidious attention to the tiniest statutes of the Mosaic law,...but ignoring the principles upon which those laws were based. (&quot;Justice, Mercy and Faithfulness&quot;) - ... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:47:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7889515 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888470 Who made god? If god made this world and all who made him?<br /><br />That&#039;s an interesting question. - Let&#039;s see,...this doesn&#039;t directly answer your question, but I think it addresses the same issue. - Science has confirmed that the Universe is expanding,... ,...constantly becoming larger at the rate of: &quot;70 (km/sec)/Mpc, with an... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:11:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7887522 I believe that you are not supposed to mix worldly things with gods word, but I also think that this could be a error that most churches commit. What do you guys think?<br /><br />Pardon,... - I&#039;d love to give my opinion,...but could you give me a specific example of &quot;mixing worldly things with God&#039;s word&quot;? Thanks! Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:14:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7887522 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7886649 Have you ever been forced to question your most deeply held beliefs? Did they live up to the challenge?<br /><br />Yes I have,... I decided not to just accept what I&#039;d been taught as a child,... I did a lot of research and investigated other beliefs. Don&#039;t misunderstand - I wasn&#039;t &#039;shopping&#039; for one I liked,...I really wanted to know the truth,...and to be certain it WAS the... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:23:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7886649 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7876882 In Luke 4:24 when feeling doubts from the crowd in Nazareth, Jesus says "I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his hometown" Why does seem Jesus seem to associate himself with, and regard himself as, a prophet rather than as God himself?<br /><br />Jesus was a prophet,...(by prophet I mean one who tells others the word or will of God.) - The first few verses of Hebrews chapter 1 highlight that he was sent as a messenger FROM God,...and was therefore not God himself. - (Hebrews 1:1-4) 1&ensp;God, who long ago spoke on many occasions and... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:47:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7876882 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7876741 Is it really right to call someone the Prince of Peace when they say this: "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father..."<br /><br />That&#039;s a good question. - As you probably know, the title &quot;Prince of Peace&quot; is not something invented by Christians. It was part of a prophecy foretelling Jesus&#039; birth. - The surrounding verses give us some idea about WHY this title is fitting. - (Isaiah 9:6-7) For... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:17:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7876741 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7869198 Should tipping be an obligation or can I tip based on how well the job was done?<br /><br />First of all,...Points for the question! I tip because &#039;servers&#039; rely on that income to support their families. Their hourly wages are ridiculously low,... like $2 or $3 dollars an hour. Without tips, they couldn&#039;t even pay for the gasoline they used to get to work. I... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:24:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7869198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7869010 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? <br /><br />Jesus paternal grandfather was Jacob. These two accounts purposely differ on lines of descent from David down to Jesus. - Matthew traces Christ&#039;s descent, on the side of his &#039;step-father&#039; Joseph. This line of descent includes Solomon, through which the LEGAL right to the... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:58:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7869010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868805 If dinosaurs really existed why are they not in the Bible?<br /><br />Your question seems to imply that everything that exists or has ever existed should be mentioned in the bible. - Why would that be true? - Squirrels aren&#039;t mentioned,... Hiccups are never mentioned,... Volcanoes are never mentioned,... - We know that dinosaurs existed, because... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:31:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868676 What word(s) do you misspell most often, no matter how hard you try?<br /><br />Hemorrhage (I don&#039;t know if that&#039;s right) Fortunately, I don&#039;t have to spell it very often. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:12:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868676 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868455 Who is jehovah<br /><br />According to Psalms 83:18 Jehovah is &quot;the MOST high over all the earth&quot;. The use of the word &quot;most&quot;, (superlative), means that no one is higher. Additionally, the first part of the verse says that he &quot;alone&quot; is &quot;most high&quot;, so we can conclude that... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:46:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868350 Before you downrate me i'm not being racist...Do black people believe God is black?<br /><br />Your question gave me a chuckle,... God of course is not a physical, fleshly being. He&#039;s not a &#039;carbon based life form&#039;,...so you can&#039;t determine his skin color or how tall he is or how much he weighs. But what made me laugh was your phrasing &quot;Do black people... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:30:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868350 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7860981 Using the Book of Job as an example: Is it right or acceptable for you to torture somebody to find out what you want from them as long as you make it up to them afterwards?<br /><br />I think I understand what your asking,...so I&#039;ll &#039;give it go&#039;. To answer your question directly: No. It&#039;s not okay to torture someone and then make it up to them later. Agreed? In Job&#039;s case Satan approached God and asserted that Job was only serving out of... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:05:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7860981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7860755 Is marriage God's law or man made law?<br /><br />Marriage is an arrangement instituted by God. God required that a man and woman make a lifelong commitment to one another before they entered into a physical relationship. That means they would be faithful and loyal to their partner. You can see why this was so important since sex often... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:25:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7860755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859787 The bible says that being gay is wrong. But surely if you can't help being gay then thats just the way god made you so it's not your fault? thoughts<br /><br />Wow,...I&#039;m going to get SO neg&#039;d for this, but I&#039;d still like to respond,...respectfully. I do accept the Bible as the word of God,...our creator. I have full confidence that He knows what&#039;s best for us. The bible condemns the practice of homosexuality. Period. You... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:02:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859787 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859626 Is it true Dec. 25th is not the real birth date of Jesus Christ?<br /><br />The truth is that the Bible simply does not provide the date of Jesus&#039; birth. This is noteworthy. Why? Because if Christians were required, (by their creator) to commemorate this birth then we&#039;d have to know the specific day. Interestingly, the Bible DOES provide the exact date... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:17:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859626 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859348 What do you even begin to say to a family who just lost their 10 month old son without sounding trite?<br /><br />All I can say is &quot;I&#039;m sorry&quot;,...followed by a hug. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:54:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859348 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7850130 When was the last time you saw a paper drinking straw?<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago,...at a sandwich shop in the Biltmore House in North Carolina. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:31:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7850130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846423 Why do Jehovah's Witnesses not share in the traditional customs of mourning for the dead?<br /><br />In my experience JWs only refrain from &quot;traditional customs of mourning&quot; if these somehow conflict with what the Bible says. For example they do not offer food, alcohol etc to the deceased, (things sometimes left at the gravesite), since the bible says that &#039;the dead are conscious... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:02:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846222 Have you ever peed in a bottle while watching a football game so you wont miss anything?<br /><br />Dude! One word,...TiVo! Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:37:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846222 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845571 What is your own-written favorite spiritual quote? Anyone elses? Mine is:When you judge another, you do not define them,you define yourself<br /><br />Favorite spiritual quote? (Matthew 6:33-34) &nbsp;&ldquo;Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these [other] things will be added to YOU. &nbsp;So, never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties. Sufficient for each day is its... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:12:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845482 God says, "Revenge is His". Why would he deny people revenge?<br /><br />Good question. I believe he&#039;s simply stating that ultimately JUSTICE will prevail,...he will make sure of it. Since we were made in his image we have an innate sense of justice and we&#039;re upset when it&#039;s offended. For example, when we&#039;ve been wronged. (Lied about, cheated,... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:01:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845482 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845364 Is it just humans who have souls or do all living things have souls? How can you examine a living being and determine whether or not it has a soul?<br /><br />Good question! Interestingly, according to the Bible humans do not &#039;have&#039; souls they ARE souls. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man BECAME a living soul (nephesh). Soul - Hebrew word... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:43:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7844656 Christians, how do you explain dinosaurs when it is clearly in conflict with what is written in Genesis; the Bible being the word of God?<br /><br />I believe in the bible,...and I believe that dinosaurs once walked the earth. Respectfully,...I don&#039;t see a conflict. The Bible says that &#039;in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth&#039; (Gen. 1:1). Then six creative periods or &#039;days&#039; are described in which the... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:53:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7844656 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6276836 Can you name some of the bible myths..those things we have heard all our lives but is NOT found in the bible. Thanks<br /><br />Humans possess an immortal soul. Another name for Satan is &quot;Lucifer&quot;. (This name, which means &quot;shining one&quot; appears once in the KJV, Isaiah 14:12. However, verses 16 and 18 indicate that it refers to &#039;a man&#039;, who is a national ruler and verse 4 comes right out... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:11:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6276836 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6056853 The pastor at the Church I no longer attend says that EVE was created not a virgin......Is this true?<br /><br />There is no basis in the Bible for that conclusion. And,...as you&#039;ve no doubt concluded,...that doesn&#039;t make any sense. ??? To lose her virginity she would have to participate in or at least experience an act of sexual intercourse. ,...? Obviously she couldn&#039;t experience... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:05:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6056853 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6055321 Is REVENGE the BEST way to teach people a LESSON? (We call them PUNISHMENTS, but they often imply REVENGE(don’t get mad, get even... they say) even the bible said "an EYE for an EYE)…<br /><br />Revenge and Discipline,(in the form of punishment) are not the same thing. Revenge is a desire to hurt someone because they hurt you. Someone seeks vengeance, because they think they&#039;ll feel better if they see the other guy suffer. The motive for revenge is selfish. - Discipline or... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:19:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6055321 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5998463 Not that I'm complaining, but what's up with all the hot avatars? Fess up. Is it really you?<br /><br />No, not really. In reality my face is not THAT round and my skin is not quite that shade of yellow. ,...but the lips are mine. : ) Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:42:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5998463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5905400 Years ago my mother said if a person was sick after holy communion we should bury it in the garden is this true or an old tale?<br /><br />This was probably based upon a Church doctrine called &#039;transubstantiation&#039;,...that is that, once consumed, the bread and wine become the LITERAL body and blood of Jesus Christ. - This is not a biblical teaching. - Nor is it logical. Especially when we consider that, when Jesus... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:15:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5905400 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5905325 What do you think of the scripture Daniel Chapter 2 Verse 44?<br /><br />Love it! Also, it shows that &#039;the kingdom&#039; that Christ had us pray for is, in fact, a real government. One that will &#039;crush and put an end to&#039; all other ruling powers. - That being said,...it also shows that God&#039;s kingdom is NOT in an individual&#039;s... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:08:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5905325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5905190 Assuming you go to church, and occasionally have guest speakers, Are the guest speakers in your church ever pastors from other local churches in your town?<br /><br />I attend the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah&#039;s Witnesses and on Sundays 9 times out of 10 the speaker is a guest. (Does not attend the local congregation) However, we have no paid clergy. (No full-time pastor). Qualified brothers from our local congregation also travel to other KH&#039;s to give... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:51:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5905190 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5903219 Why is it difficult for a Jehovah's Witness to answer a straighforward question with a straightforward answer?<br /><br />I&#039;ll take a stab at this one! : ) Of course I have no way of knowing what specific question you were asking,... ,...but in my personal experience, sometimes the question is simple while the answer is a little more involved. - In other words, there may be quite a bit of... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:06:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5903219 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5730850 Why do some Christian fundamentalist churches not recite the Lord's Prayer during services?<br /><br />Interestingly, in the &quot;the Lord&#039;s Prayer&quot;, (Matthew 6), Jesus was not actually praying,... ,...he was instructing his disciples on HOW to pray. - Here&#039;s a quick look at the context. - Matt.6:5-9&quot;And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:01:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5730850 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5730701 Creationists, will you ever be honest and admit that your objection to evolution is purely religious?<br /><br />I am religious,...however my objection to &#039;evolution&#039; as the solution to the question &#039;where did we come from?&#039; is based upon logic. Life does not spontaneously appear. Life comes only from life. Science confirms this. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:50:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5730701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5730534 How can you get passion back in your sexlife?<br /><br />We&#039;ve still got a measure of &#039;passion&#039; since children, (The oldest is a teenager now) But we&#039;ve agreed to do the whole &#039;courtship thing&#039; all over again once they&#039;ve ALL left the nest. We&#039;re both looking forward to it. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:36:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5730534 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596976 In a research project undertaken in America, it was found that out of twenty-four people suffering from Trichura Tichurasis, twenty two had cooked the pork very well. Who out there believes God therefore knew best after all?<br /><br />If the abundant evidence of design in nature doesn&#039;t convince them,...I doubt anything will. Coincidentally,...we also see His wisdom in instructing the Israelites to circumcise infants on the EIGHTH day of life. Science has learned that Vitamin K, (a factor that helps to clot the blood),... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:08:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596976 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596895 For followers of the Christian faith: Do you believe Jesus had a fair complexion and fair hair?<br /><br />The Bible indicates that Jesus&#039; physical appearance was not notably different from other men living in the area at the time. How do we know? Well, Judas established &#039;a sign&#039; in order to identify Jesus to those who wished to arrest him. This would not have been necessary if... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:00:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596781 Why do gays and lesbians really think God approves of their lifestyle when everything in the Bible says it's wrong?<br /><br />Whoa,... You opened up a can,... I&#039;m confident that you already know the answer to this question Sheriff,...you stinker. - Like the majority of mankind today,...regardless of sexuality,... they reject God&#039;s sovereignty. Most people will do as they like, because they refuse to... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:49:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596781 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596520 Would you ever steal something you wanted from a cemetary?<br /><br />No. I have no fear of &#039;the dead&#039;, as I believe they are &#039;conscious of nothing at all&#039;, (Eccl. 9:5) However, theft by taking is simply wrong,...regardless of where you are. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:22:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5596520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5548818 Why are black people so hated in America?<br /><br />Your question seems a bit &#039;nonsensical&#039; to me. (???) As if there could be some justification for bigotry. Why,...do some white people hate black people? Probably learned prejudice and bigotry from their parents. However - There are plenty of areas where white people are hated by... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:39:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5548818 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5543383 What do people (non UK) think English food is?<br /><br />Things that come to mind are: fish and chips, lamb, scones, crumpets...english muffins, english peas. The Irish eat potatoes and the Scotch,...drink scotch. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:43:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5543383 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5519516 The overall set of chemical reactions or energy conversions that take place within a cell or organism is called?<br /><br />metabolism (?) Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:14:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5519516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5518786 Covenants are effectively the same as contracts or agreements. So why does God make covenants with an individual (Abraham, Moses etc.) then hundreds of years later punish people who weren't a party to the covenant for breaking it?<br /><br />Good question. About covenants,...these can be &#039;bilateral&#039;, (where something is required of the parties on both sides), or &#039;unilateral&#039;, where only one side of the covenant has terms to fulfill. A unilateral covenant is effectively the same thing as a promise. The... Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:54:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5518786 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5498869 Whats the best name for a Siberian Husky puppy?<br /><br />Zhivago would work for a male or female. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:54:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5498869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5486296 Can people tell by your accent where you are from?<br /><br />I&#039;ve lived in the deep south my entire life, but have only a faint accent. Funny because my grandparents say things like &quot;mater&quot; for tomato, &quot;tater&quot; for potato &quot;okrie&quot; for okra and &quot;Co Coler&quot; instead of Coke Cola. Locals that have tried to place my... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:42:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5486296 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5480270 Why did they call him the streak?<br /><br />Because he was &quot;streaking&quot;. (Running,...in public,...while &quot;neckid&quot;) : ) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:51:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5480270 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5480210 Anyone with a good clean joke tonight?<br /><br />What&#039;s brown and &quot;sticky&quot;? - - - - - - - (Get your mind out of the toilet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A stick. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:45:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5480210 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5461506 Why do so many people believe the bible to be the word of our Creator?<br /><br />I&#039;d say that the majority believe because that&#039;s what they were taught. I think we&#039;re better off when we take the time to question what we&#039;re told and why we believe as we do. I personally believe the Bible is the word of God, but only after examining the evidence. - ... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:50:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5461506 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5461306 Were adam and eve made from clay in the bible?<br /><br />The King James Version uses the expression &quot;dust of the ground&quot;. &quot;dust&quot; from the Hebrew word `aphar meaning: dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish &quot;ground from the Hebrew word &#039;adamah meaning: ground, land Genesis 2:7And the LORD... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:27:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5461306 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5460699 Ive heard there is part of the bible that says or explains that it is ok to kill if it is under the hand of the government or in other words working for the government. is that true?<br /><br />No, it is not. . According to the Bible Christians are required to &#039;be in subjection&#039; to the government under which they live. This involves things such as, obeying the law and paying taxes. (Which requires being truthful when reporting income.) (Romans 13:1,2,6,7) Let every soul... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:22:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5460699 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5442687 Have you ever found a movie that is better than the book?<br /><br />I enjoyed &quot;The Bourne Identity&quot; Movie far more than the book. The story was not exactly the same. The movie was more straightforward,... The book was a bit tedious and the story line was rather convoluted. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:02:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5442687 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5442647 Ladies: Would you date a guy who went to strip clubs?<br /><br />No. Strip clubs and that type of thing portray women more as objects,...not people. Not an attitude I&#039;d want in a man. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:58:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5442647 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5441380 A new car is not really an investment for they depreciate immediately as soon as they leave the dealer. So why spend the money on a new car,instead of one that has already lost some of its value?<br /><br />Payment can also be a factor. (If you can&#039;t afford to pay cash for a vehicle, you may &#039;payment&#039; shop instead) While new cars cost more, they typically finance for longer at WAY lower interest rates. 0% is not uncommon. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:14:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5441380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5440873 Why did god make Eve from Adam's rib instead of dust, like he made Adam?<br /><br />My husband likes to say that God made Man from Dirt,... but for the Woman he used &#039;Prime Rib&#039;. No doubt He could have made Eve from the dust, just as He did Adam. Why didn&#039;t He? The Bible doesn&#039;t provide any explicit explanation. However, I think perhaps it nicely... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:18:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5440873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5438225 Why does Jesus refer to all who are not Jews as dogs in the new testament?<br /><br />I believe you&#039;re referring to the account regarding the Phoenician woman found in Matthew. Matthew 15:22-28 Jesus spent most of his earthly life with Jewish people. But one day he was approached by a Phoenician woman, a Gentile, who begged him to cure her daughter. In response Jesus said:... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:15:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5438225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437925 If you could go back and do things over what career would you choose?<br /><br />As an adult I realize that I LOVE etymology, (the study of linguistics and word origin). I don&#039;t know if there are many career opportunities along those lines though. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:46:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437925 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437874 Modern society portrays Jesus as a seemingly white, fair-skinned man, but in reality would he have appeared this way? Coming from the middle east one would assume he had an Arabic appearance.<br /><br />Apparently Jesus looked very similar to the Jewish men who followed him. How do we know? According to the Bible it was necessary for Judas to establish a &#039;sign&#039; (he used a kiss), to identify Jesus to those seeking to kill him. This would not have been necessary if his appearance was... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:41:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437874 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437757 What shoes do you wear<br /><br />&quot;Clarks&quot; and &quot;Born&quot; are the most comfortable &#039;presentable&#039; shoes I know of. If it&#039;s super casual and we&#039;re speaking STRICTLY comfort,...it&#039;s &quot;Crocs&quot; all the way. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:28:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437757 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437685 How can we prevent getting a cold this winter?<br /><br />Washing your hands is the #1 measure you can take to prevent contagious disease. Also, Vitamin C everyday, (the body can&#039;t store it) Adequate rest. If you feel a cold coming on use Echinacea and Golden Seal to boost your immune system. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:22:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437685 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437650 Do you think aussies have a strange accent?<br /><br />No. I think it&#039;s very pleasant to listen to. Accents are rarely appreciated in their own region. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:18:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437650 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437559 What letter do you think £ looks like?<br /><br />Looks like a capitol &quot;L&quot;. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:08:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5437559