Answerbag: Dr Jones's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/594132 New Answerbag questions from Dr Jones Wed, 30 May 2012 02:42:10 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:42:10 -0700 Where can I find information on which Design Styles were most popular in different Decades of the C20th? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2321119 Where can I find information on which Design Styles were most popular in different Decades of the C20th? Sun, 03 Oct 2010 09:09:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2321119 Where in the UK could I find a hi-spec PC to run Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or the Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Master Collection? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1874548 Where in the UK could I find a hi-spec PC to run Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or the Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Master Collection? Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:59:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1874548 When did people first discover that Plants can have a gender? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1639339 When did people first discover that Plants can have a gender? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:29:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1639339 According to Islam, how, when and where did Judaism originate, if all the main characters in the Hebrew Bible were actually Muslims and not Jews? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1628656 According to Islam, how, when and where did Judaism originate, if all the main characters in the Hebrew Bible were actually Muslims and not Jews? Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:37:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1628656 Why do you think that the Muslim armies in the C7th were able to so easily conquer the Sassanid Empire of Persia so quickly? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1628213 Why do you think that the Muslim armies in the C7th were able to so easily conquer the Sassanid Empire of Persia so quickly? Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:36:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1628213 How do modern Muslims understand the term "Mu'tazilah" or "Mu'tazilite"? (Arabic المعتزلة al-mu`tazilah) Does it haveany particular significance within earlly Islam? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1628139 How do modern Muslims understand the term "Mu'tazilah" or "Mu'tazilite"? (Arabic المعتزلة al-mu`tazilah) Does it haveany particular significance within earlly Islam? Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:15:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1628139 Does Hinduism have problems reconciling Science and Religion like those in Christianity and Islam? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1625212 Does Hinduism have problems reconciling Science and Religion like those in Christianity and Islam? Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:04:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1625212 All the Muslims that I have ever known claim that Islam is the original religion of mankind, dating back thousands of years before Mohammed.Can anyone provide some genuine historical evidence to support this claim?(The Koran and Hadith do not count) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1601714 All the Muslims that I have ever known claim that Islam is the original religion of mankind, dating back thousands of years before Mohammed.Can anyone provide some genuine historical evidence to support this claim?(The Koran and Hadith do not count) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:33:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1601714 Here is a question mainly for people in the Middle East, especially those who live in countries near to Iran.How do you feel about Iran developing Nuclear Weapons? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1589350 Here is a question mainly for people in the Middle East, especially those who live in countries near to Iran.How do you feel about Iran developing Nuclear Weapons? Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:37:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1589350 What was the religion of Abraham and how do you know this? Also, was Abraham a monotheist? He may have only worshiped one God, but is that the same as believing in only one God? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1440158 What was the religion of Abraham and how do you know this? Also, was Abraham a monotheist? He may have only worshiped one God, but is that the same as believing in only one God? Sun, 03 May 2009 17:32:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1440158 Where can I find a list of the verses in the Bible that Muslims believe to be prophecies fortelling Mohammed? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1433588 Where can I find a list of the verses in the Bible that Muslims believe to be prophecies fortelling Mohammed? Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:34:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1433588 Ex-Muslims - Why did you leave Islam? What if anything is your Religion/Philosophy now? (Ex-Muslims only please!) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1424654 Ex-Muslims - Why did you leave Islam? What if anything is your Religion/Philosophy now? (Ex-Muslims only please!) Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:32:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1424654 Muslim converts - What most attracted you to Islam and why did you convert?What was your previous background? (Converts only please!) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1424648 Muslim converts - What most attracted you to Islam and why did you convert?What was your previous background? (Converts only please!) Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:30:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1424648 Is there a Hadith which says that Mecca is the Navel of the World and the first place on Earth to be created? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1409872 Is there a Hadith which says that Mecca is the Navel of the World and the first place on Earth to be created? Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:18:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1409872 I have often heard Muslims say that to properly appreciate the Koran, you need to read it in the original Arabic.How can modern Arabic speaking Musims do this?Surely, Arabic has changed greatly in 1400 years & is unintelligible to modern Arabic speakers? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1405986 I have often heard Muslims say that to properly appreciate the Koran, you need to read it in the original Arabic.How can modern Arabic speaking Musims do this?Surely, Arabic has changed greatly in 1400 years & is unintelligible to modern Arabic speakers? Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:55:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1405986 What name do Jews use in Hebrew for their religion?Is this a modern name and what name did Jews in biblical times use for their religion? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1405623 What name do Jews use in Hebrew for their religion?Is this a modern name and what name did Jews in biblical times use for their religion? Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:30:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1405623 Is the Theory of Evolution compatible with Islam? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1385275 Is the Theory of Evolution compatible with Islam? Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:08:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1385275 Have Muslims ever tried to calculate the age of the Earth or Universe from information in the Koran? Is there a Muslim equivalent to Archbishop Ussher who calculated a Creation date of 4004BC from the Bible? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1385029 Have Muslims ever tried to calculate the age of the Earth or Universe from information in the Koran? Is there a Muslim equivalent to Archbishop Ussher who calculated a Creation date of 4004BC from the Bible? Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:10:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1385029 Can a Roman Catholic Nun who is a qualified teacher work in a public school if she is wearing her Nuns clothing or would this be an unconstitutional breach of the separation of Church and State? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1155626 Can a Roman Catholic Nun who is a qualified teacher work in a public school if she is wearing her Nuns clothing or would this be an unconstitutional breach of the separation of Church and State? Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:48:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1155626 Should a Muslim woman or a Sikh man be allowed to wear a hijab or turban in the workplace if they work in the Public Sector? Should the hijab or turban be considered as an Unconstitutional Religious display in the Public Sector? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1154876 Should a Muslim woman or a Sikh man be allowed to wear a hijab or turban in the workplace if they work in the Public Sector? Should the hijab or turban be considered as an Unconstitutional Religious display in the Public Sector? Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:40:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1154876 Is it possible for a devout Muslim who believes in the Koran to totally reject all Hadiths? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1148947 Is it possible for a devout Muslim who believes in the Koran to totally reject all Hadiths? Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:48:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1148947 Does anyone think that there is any evidence for pre-Columbian contact between the Middle East or Africa and the Americas? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1141677 Does anyone think that there is any evidence for pre-Columbian contact between the Middle East or Africa and the Americas? Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:01:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1141677 Where exactly in the Koran does it say that a woman should wear a hijab or some sort of covering on her head? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1133667 Where exactly in the Koran does it say that a woman should wear a hijab or some sort of covering on her head? Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:39:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1133667 Are there any Protestants who believe in Salvation by Good Works? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1131351 Are there any Protestants who believe in Salvation by Good Works? Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:36:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1131351 Are arranged marriages still common in China?My Chinese friend is worried that her family will force her to marry a stranger when she returns home. Surely such things are illegal in modern China? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1130399 Are arranged marriages still common in China?My Chinese friend is worried that her family will force her to marry a stranger when she returns home. Surely such things are illegal in modern China? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:12:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1130399 When did Jews first begin to use a Calendar based on a Creation date of 3760BC? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1130385 When did Jews first begin to use a Calendar based on a Creation date of 3760BC? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:07:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1130385 Are there any Muslims who believe that the Koran is not literally true? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1127813 Are there any Muslims who believe that the Koran is not literally true? Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:28:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1127813 Hindus, do you consider the Hare Krishna Movement to be a legitimate form of Hinduism, or is it just something designed to appeal to Westerners? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1105652 Hindus, do you consider the Hare Krishna Movement to be a legitimate form of Hinduism, or is it just something designed to appeal to Westerners? Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:23:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1105652 Does all lead come from the radioactive decay of lead, or does some of it be synthesised inside stars? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1103688 Does all lead come from the radioactive decay of lead, or does some of it be synthesised inside stars? Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:19:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1103688 Muslims, what percentage of Muslims do you think genuinely admire and support Osama Bin Laden? My Muslim friends all hate him. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1103219 Muslims, what percentage of Muslims do you think genuinely admire and support Osama Bin Laden? My Muslim friends all hate him. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:02:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1103219 Christians, if the Third Temple in Jerusalem has to be built before the End of the World, does this mean that we can pospone Armageddon indefinately by preventing the Temple from being built? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093071 Christians, if the Third Temple in Jerusalem has to be built before the End of the World, does this mean that we can pospone Armageddon indefinately by preventing the Temple from being built? Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:41:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093071 Christians, in your opinion, what is the best example of a fulfilled Biblical Prophecy? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093056 Christians, in your opinion, what is the best example of a fulfilled Biblical Prophecy? Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:36:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093056 If Scientists ever succeed in creating artificial life from non living matter, will this be a problem for Christianity. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093048 If Scientists ever succeed in creating artificial life from non living matter, will this be a problem for Christianity. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:32:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093048 What is the Christian understanding of Sheol (as distinct from Hell) and does it still exist? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093003 What is the Christian understanding of Sheol (as distinct from Hell) and does it still exist? Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:12:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1093003 Christians, imagine that you have just died and you wake up in the afterlife & are brought to stand before God and account for your life.The God says "Why did you not heed my servant, Mohommed?" How would you react? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1092684 Christians, imagine that you have just died and you wake up in the afterlife & are brought to stand before God and account for your life.The God says "Why did you not heed my servant, Mohommed?" How would you react? Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:48:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1092684 What is the most outrageous\ conspiracy theory that you have ever heard?Do not include the one about Obama supposedly being a Muslim Socialist AntiChrist. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073429 What is the most outrageous\ conspiracy theory that you have ever heard?Do not include the one about Obama supposedly being a Muslim Socialist AntiChrist. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:50:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073429 Why do so many Americans classify Latinos or people of Mexican ancestry as not being white? They would be regarded as ethnically European in many parts of the World since they look white. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073412 Why do so many Americans classify Latinos or people of Mexican ancestry as not being white? They would be regarded as ethnically European in many parts of the World since they look white. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:45:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073412 In your opinion, who was the greatest ever US President and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073394 In your opinion, who was the greatest ever US President and why? Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:38:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073394 If George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were around today, how do you think they would feel about Obama being elected President and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073385 If George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were around today, how do you think they would feel about Obama being elected President and why? Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:35:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073385 What do Jehovah's Witnesses do when Mormons turn up on their doorstep & vice versa? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1061338 What do Jehovah's Witnesses do when Mormons turn up on their doorstep & vice versa? Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:56:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1061338 Did the Ancient or Medieval Chinese know that the Earth was a sphere before contact with Europeans? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044844 Did the Ancient or Medieval Chinese know that the Earth was a sphere before contact with Europeans? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:31:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044844 Who do you find more irritating, the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses? Both keep turning up on the doorsteps of strangers and will not take "no" for an answer. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044802 Who do you find more irritating, the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses? Both keep turning up on the doorsteps of strangers and will not take "no" for an answer. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:08:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044802 If you believe the Bible to be literally true, how do you explain the long day of Joshua and the sun supposedly standing still? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044789 If you believe the Bible to be literally true, how do you explain the long day of Joshua and the sun supposedly standing still? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:59:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044789 Which version or translation of the Bible do Mormons prefer? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044778 Which version or translation of the Bible do Mormons prefer? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:53:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044778 Are there any Christian Fundamentalists out there who really believe that the Pope is the Anti-Christ and that the Roman Catholic Church is the Whore of Babylon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1031581 Are there any Christian Fundamentalists out there who really believe that the Pope is the Anti-Christ and that the Roman Catholic Church is the Whore of Babylon? Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:53:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1031581 Is sex using the woman on top position forbidden in Islam? Is there a hadith that says "Cursed be he who makes a woman heaven and himself the earth" or is this just a myth? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1031406 Is sex using the woman on top position forbidden in Islam? Is there a hadith that says "Cursed be he who makes a woman heaven and himself the earth" or is this just a myth? Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1031406 Based on your own experience, is there on average any difference in penis size between men from different ethnic groups? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1031387 Based on your own experience, is there on average any difference in penis size between men from different ethnic groups? Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:52:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1031387 Does the Koran imply that the Earth is Flat? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1027760 Does the Koran imply that the Earth is Flat? Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:38:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1027760 I am having a problem with my wireless Internet connection.I will describe it in the comments below. I am looking for a general explanation of the steps that I need to take to fix it. If I get a few pointers, I can sort out the details myself. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1022166 I am having a problem with my wireless Internet connection.I will describe it in the comments below. I am looking for a general explanation of the steps that I need to take to fix it. If I get a few pointers, I can sort out the details myself. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:41:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1022166 Does all lead come from the decay of uranium or is it also synthesized inside stars as well? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1020714 Does all lead come from the decay of uranium or is it also synthesized inside stars as well? Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:30:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1020714 Is God an abortionist because he destroyed millions of fetuses by drowning lots of pregnant women during Noah;s Flood? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1020405 Is God an abortionist because he destroyed millions of fetuses by drowning lots of pregnant women during Noah;s Flood? Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:24:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1020405 Do modern Jews believe in Gehenna, a fiery place of punishment for dead sinners? If so how does it differ from the Christian Hell? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1019340 Do modern Jews believe in Gehenna, a fiery place of punishment for dead sinners? If so how does it differ from the Christian Hell? Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:05:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1019340 What is the origin of the concept of purgatory? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1019329 What is the origin of the concept of purgatory? Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1019329 Does anyone have any idea of the origin of the phrase "Face of the Earth" especially as used in some Bibles? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1017149 Does anyone have any idea of the origin of the phrase "Face of the Earth" especially as used in some Bibles? Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:41:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1017149