http://www.answerbag.com/profile/593285 New Answerbag questions from MrJosh Wed, 30 May 2012 02:39:55 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:39:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2707337 Is the need to declare one's Christianity all the time indicative of insecurity? Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:21:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2707337 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2593635 Did the people living in modern day China speak the same language as the people building the tower of Babel in Shinar? Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:10:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2593635 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2593323 Christians: Do you believe the story of the Tower of Babel really happened? Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:06:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2593323 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2544616 In your opinion, what is a master? Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:07:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2544616 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2531315 I'm getting married in a couple months, and my best man is a woman. Does anyone have some ideas for a "best man" gift I can get her? Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:05:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2531315 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/judaism-hebrew-bible-is_2529762 The Judaism of the Hebrew Bible is: Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:22:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/judaism-hebrew-bible-is_2529762 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2520514 If you knew that the basic needs of you and your family would be taken care of, how would you spend your time and energy? Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:02:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2520514 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2513616 Why do people answer hypothetical questions here on Answerbag by avoiding them? Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:58:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2513616 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512861 Why can we not mark questions asked by the AB Staff as duplicates? Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:55:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512861 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512722 Christians: What would you do if your God told you that you have misunderstood HIS word? Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:28:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512722 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512720 To religious believers: If God were to tell you that you have gotten it all wrong, would you change? Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:26:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512720 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2476679 When will we value each other over wealth accumulation? Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:05:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2476679 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2469212 What is the last book that you were sad to see end? Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:07:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2469212 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2465212 Why did St. Augustine of Hippo claim that the bible is not to be take literally? Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:14:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2465212 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2439481 If you believe in a God, is your God a thing or a being, or is it more like "being itself" (something more transcendent)? Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:49:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2439481 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2429277 Christans: Have you heard that the bible isn't meant to be taken literally? Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:15:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2429277 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2422842 Genesis 1:24 says that God let the earth "bring forth" animals. Isn't that anti-creationism? NAS, KJV, ESV Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:55:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2422842 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2408646 How do you tell the difference between giving up and realizing that you have too much on your plate? Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:05:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2408646 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/story-adam-eve-garden-eden-happen_2407476 Did the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden really happen? Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:03:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/story-adam-eve-garden-eden-happen_2407476 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/wore-ring-longer-not-carried-longer_2389849 Who wore the One Ring longer? (Not who carried it longer.) Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:40:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/wore-ring-longer-not-carried-longer_2389849 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2384465 I have an iPod Nano, 5th Generation and I need some help. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:51:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2384465 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2363656 What do angels have to do with the various Christmas traditions? Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:02:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2363656 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2348165 I propose a lifespan limit on corporations. Lets say 100 years. What would be the pros and cons of such a limit? Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:20:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2348165 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2343909 Does anybody know of music that is about water, the ocean or rain? It has to be upbeat, preferably rock or dance/electronica. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:08:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2343909 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/create-jobs_2328986 Which of these things would help to create jobs? Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:59:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/create-jobs_2328986 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2310696 Should evolution be taught in churches so that our children can "learn the controversy?" Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:58:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2310696 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2295277 Is anyone on AB interested that I am now a Daddy? Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:28:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2295277 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2286711 Is/was the Tree of Life (Genesis 3:22) a physical tree or is it symbolic? What about the Tree of Knowledge (Genesis 2:16-17)? Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:25:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2286711 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2257544 I thought this was kind of entertaining. Any thoughts on these contridictions? Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:50:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2257544 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/gift-cardcertificate-business-boycotting-do_2241138 If you were given a gift card/certificate to a business you are boycotting, what would you do? Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:39:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/gift-cardcertificate-business-boycotting-do_2241138 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2196008 What about the rest of us? Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:10:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2196008 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2137928 what happened to the original manuscripts of the New Testament? Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:11:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2137928 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2110803 OK, these bonus questions have to stop. Anyone know how to make them go away? Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:17:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2110803 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christians-universe_2107757 Christians: How old is the universe? Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:45:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christians-universe_2107757 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2069850 The Greek word 'theos' means God. Does it refer to God (as in a single all powerful entity) or gods (multiple superhuman entities)? Mon, 17 May 2010 12:52:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2069850 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/human-children-born-with_2069788 Human children are born with: Mon, 17 May 2010 11:16:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/human-children-born-with_2069788 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2044321 What parts of the Christian Bible could NOT have been penned by a human mind of the time? Mon, 03 May 2010 13:39:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2044321 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1997480 Is TruthBeToldNow just TrueTruthSeeker reincarnated? Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:27:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1997480 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1986928 Is teaching children that Santa/Easter Bunny/etc. exist doing them a disservice? Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:32:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1986928 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1981614 Should you capitalize the words atheist and atheism? Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:03:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1981614 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1976145 Did God take away Pharoah's free will when he "hardened his heart?" Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:58:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1976145 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1971585 I love my child so much I am going to build a torture chamber to put her in, just in case she disobeys me. Anyone see a problem with this? Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:40:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1971585 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/opinion-agnostic-mean_1971583 In your opinion, what does "agnostic" mean? Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:37:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/opinion-agnostic-mean_1971583 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1968670 Why would a religious person misrepresent a scientific theory? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8808386 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:11:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1968670 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1964731 I like not having points on Answerbag. What are your feelings now that we have all gotten settled? Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:49:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1964731 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1964727 JWs: In 1914, Jesus kicked Satan out of heaven and sent him down to Earth, right? Why Earth? Why not some other part of the universe? Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:46:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1964727 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1963544 My first child will be born in about five months. What are some often forgotten things to buy/do pre-delivery? Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:59:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1963544 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1935084 Is our whole reality just the dream of a god? Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:54:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1935084 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1926989 Why does everyone at community college act like they are in 3rd grade? Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:19:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1926989 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1907648 Isn't the crux of Christianity bunk? (Please read description) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:58:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1907648 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/duty_1906754 Where is your first duty? Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:54:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/duty_1906754 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1906670 According to Joseph Campbell, "Religion is a popular misunderstanding of poetry." What are your thoughts? Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:28:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1906670 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/prefer-addressed-store-clerk-know_1892405 How do you prefer to be addressed by a store clerk that you do not know? Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:16:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/prefer-addressed-store-clerk-know_1892405 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1890997 Is there a person that you have never met, but has changed your life (ie, an author, philosopher, etc)? Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:12:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1890997 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/we_1887315 Which are we: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:34:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/we_1887315 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1886287 Muslims: Is it true that the devil is in hell because he loved God so much that he refused to bow down to men? Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:31:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1886287 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/biblical-characters-daniel-job-jonah_1886022 Were the biblical characters of Daniel, Job and Jonah...? Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:15:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/biblical-characters-daniel-job-jonah_1886022 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1880920 Is the US becoming a Fascist state? Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:46:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1880920 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1880915 Why do Western religions believe that God is separate from creation while Eastern traditions hold that God is inseparable from creation? Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:41:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1880915 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1879721 Which should be used: BC or BCE? Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:29:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1879721 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/sacred-text-as-written-text-oral-tradition-oldest_1879600 Which sacred text (as a written text, not an oral tradition) is oldest? Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:09:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/sacred-text-as-written-text-oral-tradition-oldest_1879600 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/opinion-fox-news_1876125 What is your opinion of Fox News? Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:55:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/opinion-fox-news_1876125 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/true-peace-found_1875049 True peace is found... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:10:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/true-peace-found_1875049 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/sex-marriage-is_1875047 Sex outside of marriage is... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:08:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/sex-marriage-is_1875047 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/religionbelief-system-is_1875046 Your religion/belief system is... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:06:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/religionbelief-system-is_1875046 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/agnosticism-is_1875045 Agnosticism is... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:05:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/agnosticism-is_1875045 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christian-bible-as_1875044 The Christian Bible should be seen as... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:04:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christian-bible-as_1875044 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christian-bible-is_1875043 The Christian Bible is... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:03:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christian-bible-is_1875043 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/function-religion-be_1875038 The function of religion SHOULD be... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:51:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/function-religion-be_1875038 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/biggest-problem-today_1875036 Which of the following is the biggest problem in the US today? Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:37:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/biggest-problem-today_1875036 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christmas-traditions-pagan-origins_1874273 Which of the following Christmas traditions does NOT have pagan origins? Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:46:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christmas-traditions-pagan-origins_1874273 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1874181 In order for it to be a "White Christmas," does it have to be snowing, or just snowy? Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:04:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1874181 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873919 Does anyone else have their own comments show up in their alerts? Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873919 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873642 To the religious that criticize the beliefs of others: Do you apply the same critical mind to your own beliefs? Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:58:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873642 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1872532 Do you find there to be less discussion on the "new and improved" Answerbag? Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:08:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1872532 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1872073 I'm going to be a daddy. I am excited, anxious, giddy and scared to death. What were your thoughts when you were in a similar situation? Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:15:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1872073 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1871882 Why is the Christian God so concerned with sex? Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:53:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1871882 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/like-question-answer_1871581 When do you "Like" a question or answer? Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:34:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/like-question-answer_1871581 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/idea-god-is_1871330 Your idea of God is: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:40:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/idea-god-is_1871330 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1870983 Why does the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition hold that God is separate from creation? Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:55:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1870983 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1863199 Before the early Christian church, what were other uses of (versions of) the cross? (As a symbol) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:45:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1863199 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/atheists-you-atheism-is_1863185 Atheists: To you, atheism is... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:18:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/atheists-you-atheism-is_1863185 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christians-concept-god_1863184 Christians: What is your concept of God? Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:17:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/christians-concept-god_1863184 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/represents-religious-beliefs_1860527 Which represents your religious beliefs? Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:19:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/represents-religious-beliefs_1860527 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/answerbag-for_1858625 I came to Answerbag for... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:13:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/answerbag-for_1858625 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1858622 Why does AB now force me to chose a subcategory? Sometimes it isn't appropriate!!! Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:12:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1858622 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1858618 What was wrong with the old Answerbag? Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:11:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1858618 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1854027 I have a BA in Social Science, and I want to become a History teacher. Would I be better off getting a bachelors degree in in History, along with the state certification or a Masters degree in Teaching? Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:16:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1854027 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1848070 Believers: What specific attributes does (do) your God (gods) have? Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:07:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1848070 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1839039 How can time slow down near the speed of light if all movement is relative to the observer? Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:36:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1839039 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1831733 What sense does it make to discuss what happened before spacetime came into being? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:08:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1831733 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1827404 I am looking to buy a laptop and am looking for advice. We plan on using it for an internet connection and word processing. What should I look for and do you have any suggestions for what machines to buy? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:24:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1827404 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1827396 Is today a good day to die? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:19:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1827396 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1813166 Are you a cafeteria Christian (Muslim, etc.)? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:19:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1813166 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1811715 How can Christians claim their bible talks of a hell when Genesis 3:19 clearly states that Adam (who sinned) would be returning to where he came from. "for dust you are and to dust you will return?" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:31:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1811715 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1811068 Atheists: Disbelief or nonbelief? What's the difference and where do you stand? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:19:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1811068 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1800776 In my experience, atheists are willing and able to provide a list of things that would turn them into theists, but theists are neither willing, nor able. Do you share this experience? If so, why do you think it is this way? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:06:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1800776 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1782664 Is this a black and white world? Don't you think that the colors must swirl? Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:36:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1782664 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1774186 Why do so many Christians claim that the laws of the OT don't need to be followed when Jesus made it clear that ALL the laws are to be followed? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:36:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1774186 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1765769 Why do so many people search for the "meaning of life?" Who said life has an inherent meaning? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:32:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1765769