http://www.answerbag.com/profile/640308 New Answerbag answers from Amy Tue, 29 May 2012 17:54:45 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:54:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9968511 How do you fill the emptiness?<br /><br />"What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there was once in man a true happiness, of which all that now remains is empty print and trace? This he tries in vain to fill with everything around him, seeking in things that are not there the help he cannot find in those... Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:16:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9968511 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9758689 If you could only eat one genre of food for the rest of your life (Mexican, Italian, etc.), what would it be?<br /><br />Mediteranean--since it's the healthiest for your body. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:35:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9758689 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9700877 Can someone with cerebral palsy retrain their muscles and their brain?<br /><br />. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:53:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9700877 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9700871 Can someone with cerebral palsy retrain their muscles and their brain?<br /><br />. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:52:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9700871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9686716 On what day of the week does the garbage truck come by to pick up garbage for you?<br /><br />Tuesday. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:34:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9686716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9660160 Why do you eat?<br /><br />For strength. I used to eat for drunkenness. "Blessed are you, O land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time— for strength and not for drunkenness." ~Ecclesiastes 10:17 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:22:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9660160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9622254 If God sends people to hell is that a God of love?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. "For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:16:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9622254 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9622250 If God forgives everyone, then why do people still go to hell?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. "For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:15:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9622250 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9622245 What do you ultimately want in life?<br /><br />To be with Jesus Christ. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:13:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9622245 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9250327 What is one thing worth living for and dying for?<br /><br />Jesus Christ. In the words of the apostle Paul: "To live is Christ and to die is gain." Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:58:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9250327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9195371 Why are we here?<br /><br />. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:15:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9195371 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9195366 Why are we here?<br /><br />"The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying him forever." ~John Piper Here's a further explanation... http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Articles/ByDate/1995/1546_Quest_for_Joy/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:13:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9195366 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9195338 Two things you can't live without?<br /><br />1) Jesus 2) His death and resurrection on my behalf "For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." (1 Peter 3:18) "He died for us so that...we may live together with him." (1 Thesallonians 5:10) "For God so greatly loved the world that He... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:59:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9195338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8975073 What do you seek?<br /><br />Jesus. Sat, 01 May 2010 09:04:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8975073 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8956298 What are the health benefits of spinach?<br /><br />I found this website: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=43 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:03:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8956298 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8933360 What is something you could hold in your hands?<br /><br />A bible. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:11:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8933360 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8909499 Why do some people need to believe that some part of themselves will survive death, when all evidence points to a resounding 'No'?<br /><br />"[God] has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." (Ecclesiastes 3:11b) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:48:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8909499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8877185 What percentage of the United States population is said to have mental illness?<br /><br />"Mental disorders have been found to be common, with more than one in three people in most countries reporting sufficient criteria for at least one diagnosis at some point in their life up to the time they were assessed." ~wikipedia Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:15:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8877185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8873992 I want to find a cheap alternative housing. I've heard of living on a used school bus, underground home, RV, etc. All offers most amenities, is there any more cheaper housing alternative and it offers amenities?<br /><br />Yurts. http://www.yurtinfo.org/faq.php School buses. http://www.ehow.com/how_4781362_live-old-school-bus.html, http://searchwarp.com/swa52517.htm Underground housing. http://www.undergroundhousing.com/, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_living Yurt dome.... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:08:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8873992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8873159 What are some cheap alternative housing?<br /><br />Yurts. http://www.yurtinfo.org/faq.php School buses. http://www.ehow.com/how_4781362_live-old-school-bus.html, http://searchwarp.com/swa52517.htm Underground housing. http://www.undergroundhousing.com/, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_living Yurt dome.... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:01:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8873159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8568578 Christians and/or Muslims: Do you believe that Satan can directly influence people's thoughts?<br /><br />Yes. "Satan....put the thought of betraying Jesus in the heart of Judas Iscariot," (John 13:2b) “[We] refute [cast down, throw down with force] arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up [exalts itself] against the [true] knowledge of God;... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:09:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8568578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8563863 The Bible says that all men are born into sin. Was Jesus born man or God? If God, how could he be tempted?<br /><br />"We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin." (Hebrews 4:15) "Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:19:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8563863 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502587 Tell me 5 good reasons to become a Christian.<br /><br />&quot;If I were to ask you why you have believed in Christ, why you have become Christians, every man will answer truly, &#039;For the sake of happiness.&#039;&rdquo; (Saint Augustine) &quot;All of our wants are either toward something or away from something, aren&#039;t they? ... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:36:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502583 Why did you make the choice to become a christian?<br /><br />&quot;If I were to ask you why you have believed in Christ, why you have become Christians, every man will answer truly, &#039;For the sake of happiness.&#039;&rdquo; (Saint Augustine) &quot;All of our wants are either toward something or away from something, aren&#039;t they? ... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:35:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502563 What are the consequences of sin?<br /><br />Eternal separation from the God we were created to enjoy. &quot;For Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty), that He might bring us to God.&quot; (1 Peter 3:18) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:32:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502563 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502553 Why did you become a Christian? (for all those who claim the name)<br /><br />&quot;If I were to ask you why you have believed in Christ, why you have become Christians, every man will answer truly, &#039;For the sake of happiness.&#039;&rdquo; (Saint Augustine) &quot;All of our wants are either toward something or away from something, aren&#039;t they? ... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:30:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8502553 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8499048 On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me........................................................... and a partridge in a pear tree What do you want to receive?<br /><br />On the day of Christmas... my True Love sent to me.... Himself. The greatest gift mankind received was not under the tree but on it. It is the gift of Jesus Christ --His birth, death and resurrection on our behalf, to pay the penalty for our sins, to ransom... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:23:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8499048 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8498957 You receive a magical offer: You can become Tiger Woods, Tom Cruise, or Brad Pitt, but the catch is, you not only get their fame and fortune, you also get their wives, kids, and troubles. Will you pick one? Or keep your own life?<br /><br />I choose Jesus. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:08:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8498957 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8495257 What do you feel your main purpose in life is?<br /><br />&quot;The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.&quot; (John Piper, &quot;Desiring God&quot;) Our purpose in life is to glorify God ... by enjoying Him and therefore reflecting the worth of His glory. --------- &quot;If I were to ask you why you... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:54:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8495257 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8495244 What is the meaning of life?<br /><br />&quot;The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.&quot; (John Piper, &quot;Desiring God&quot;) Our purpose in life is to glorify God ... by enjoying Him and therefore reflecting the worth of His glory. --------- &quot;If I were to ask you why you have... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:52:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8495244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8454801 Was Jesus (1) a liar (2) a lunatic or (3) who he said he was?<br /><br />&quot;They all asked, &#039;Are you then the Son of God?&#039; He replied, &#039;You are right in saying I am.&#039;&quot; (Luke 22:70) &quot;You call Me the Teacher (Master) and the Lord, and you are right in doing so, for that is what I am.&quot; (Jesus, John 13:13) &quot;Pilate said... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:15:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8454801 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8454312 Was Jesus who he claimed to be? (see below)<br /><br />&quot;They all asked, &#039;Are you then the Son of God?&#039; He replied, &#039;You are right in saying I am.&#039;&quot; (Luke 22:70) &quot;You call Me the Teacher (Master) and the Lord, and you are right in doing so, for that is what I am.&quot; (Jesus, John 13:13) &quot;Pilate said... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:11:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8454312 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8391525 What do you think Obama should get for Christmas?<br /><br />A bible. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:07:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8391525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288259 Do you really believe that God will punish you for eternity in the fires of hell?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:01:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288259 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288255 If God is all-loving with endless mercy, why does he cast souls into Hell for endless punishment and pain?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:59:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288255 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288247 Why do religous people say the devil is evil, when god in heaven decides who goes to heaven, if they dont then god sends them to hell - to the devil, so really the devil is doing a job for god by punishing the sinners which is why god sent them there?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:57:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288247 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288245 Why would a God who loved mankind so much that he gave his only begotten son to be a sacrifice for man's sins, commit the majority of his creation to a fiery, eternal tormenting Auschwitz' of a Hell for ever and ever? It doesn't any make sense.<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:56:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288245 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288238 If god can forgive everything and everyone... why do we need a hell? why do we need to punnish people for not asking for forgiveness? ... should they not be forgiven for forgetting to ask?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:56:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288238 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288236 Ok, wait. I'm going to Hell for being bisexual, and masturbation, but why now for having long hair? Is there anything I can do under the LAW of the Bible?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:55:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288236 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288231 Does Hell mean God is sadistic?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:54:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288229 ...if you don't believe in God, would you go to hell and not heaven? I have a Catholic and Christian religion, but my best friend doesn't and I'm afraid for her.<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:54:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288221 If God really loves me, why would he throw me into Hell and torture me forever if I don't accept him? If my boyfriend threw me off a bridge, people would think he was a psycho. What makes God not a psycho if he's even worse than this?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:52:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288219 If God forgives everyone, then why do people still go to hell?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:52:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288219 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288216 Does God condemn you to hell if you're not religious?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:51:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288216 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288195 Would God torture someone in Hell for worshipping him on the wrong day?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:45:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288195 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288189 If God sends people to hell is that a God of love?<br /><br />Hell is not a choice of God, it is the choice of man who wants to reject God. &quot;For God so greatly loved the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:43:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8288189 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7980192 What is going on the right hemisphere of the brain of a person with a Nonverbal Learning Disability? What exactly is "malfunctioning"?<br /><br />TYPO That should read What is going on IN the right hemisphere of the brain... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:54:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7980192 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7491324 What makes one memory foam mattress better than another? How do you choose from the numerous discount companies offering "the best" memory foam?<br /><br />An example of such a company is &quot;Sleepy Mountain Mattress&quot;:... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:33:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7491324 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7485843 Christians, do you think it pleases God when some of you downrate others just for asking questions about your religion? Does it demonstrate the positive effect Christianity has on people, or give people a bad feeling about Christians?<br /><br />&quot;He who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love.&quot; (1 John 4:8) &quot;If anyone says, &#039;I love God&#039;, and hates (detests, abominates) his brother [in Christ], he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother, whom... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:38:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7485843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7485573 Why are Christians so hostile and unloving to people who do not believe the way they do?<br /><br />&quot;He who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love.&quot; (1 John 4:8) &quot;If anyone says, &#039;I love God&#039;, and hates (detests, abominates) his brother [in Christ], he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother, whom... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:13:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7485573 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7484325 Whats ur favorite quote? mines: "it's a man's obligation 2 stick his boneration in a women's seperation. this sort of penetration will increase the population 4 younger generations" im a girl but i think its real funny :D o && the quotes by eric cartman<br /><br />&quot;The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.&quot;... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:53:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7484325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447870 The only way to Heaven is to live EXACTLY like Jesus! Why do you want risk burning in eternal damnation from the fires of Hell by living in a house and having a wardrobe?<br /><br />&quot;The only way to Heaven is to live exactly like Jesus&quot; That&#039;s not true, friend. The only way to heaven is THROUGH Jesus, who took our sins and imperfections on himself, and died to pay for them so that we could be reconciled to God. &quot;[God] made [Jesus]...to be sin on our... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:27:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377412 If you got the Gift of never ever going sleep would you accept it<br /><br />The gift of never GOING to sleep or never NEEDING to go to sleep? If it&#039;s the former: I&#039;ve been there...for almost seven agonizing days straight. (Thank you medicine). But if you&#039;re talking about never HAVING to go to sleep, well, WOW, I would DEFINITELY accept it. That&#039;s... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:47:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377412 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377375 What's something that can be made out of wood?<br /><br />A cross; like the one Jesus was nailed to when he died for our sins. :) Hmmm...anytime of container (ie a box, cupboard, cabinet etc.) or supporting item (ie a bench, table, chair, footstool etc.) Haha, this reminds me of the days I spent as a kid with my sister down in the garage with the... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:42:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377375 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377310 What is one thing that you have never owned but you would really like to?<br /><br />The ability to *continually* love others as Christ has loved me, uninterupted by sin, selfishness or Satan. I&#039;ll have to wait till heaven for that one. ^_^ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:29:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7375601 Catholics: How's it possible that an afterlife cleansing through punishment is necessary if u've trusted in Jesus to cleanse u from all ur sins? Wasn't Jesus' punishment 4 ur transgressions sufficient? Didn't He take ur place?Suffer ur death?Bear ur sins?<br /><br />&quot;&#039;Come now, let us argue this out,&#039; says the Lord. &#039;No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you white as wool.&#039;&quot; (Isaiah 1:18) &quot;You... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:10:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7375601 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7369769 What do you think of this story about an unusual prison in Brazil? (see below)<br /><br />Perfect Freedom &quot;As one who has served time in prison and has since spent most of my life working in them, I&#039;ll never forget the most unusual prison I&#039;ve ever visited. &quot;Called Humaita Prison, it is in Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazil. Formerly a government prison,... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:41:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7369769 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7303347 What do you think of this section in the bible? (See below)<br /><br />&quot;...If Christ has not been raised, what we preach doesn&#039;t mean anything. Your faith doesn&#039;t mean anything either. More than that, we would be lying about God. We have given witness that God raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if the dead are not raised. ... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7303347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7200733 Diet and disease: How many of the diseases we experience in America are caused by (or associated with) the food we eat? How much are we spending on healthcare to treat diet-caused illnesses? (See text below)<br /><br />From the book Eat To Live by Joel Furhmen, MD: ..&quot;People are completely unaware that most illnesses are self-induced and can be reversed with aggressive nutritional methods. ...The medical-pharmaceutical business has encouraged people to believe that health problems are hereditary and... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:02:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7200733 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7146525 What are you here for?<br /><br />Jesus. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:25:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7146525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7050633 How much would one of the *original* Precious Moments dolls be worth (a large soft bodied doll w/ a hard head, the first of its kind)? It was designed by Sam Butcher's wife, inspired by their children and given2 me by Carl Beyer, who worked w/ the founder<br /><br />Carl and Vie Beyer were my adoptive grandparents. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:58:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7050633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7038888 [Please delete this q]<br /><br />NOTE: The original question was: Does God believe there are athiests? I deleted it because I realized it wouldn&#039;t come off as lighthearted as it was intended to be. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:01:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7038888 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7031525 Wouldn't it be nice if sexy girls you didn't even know, would just walk up to you, arouse you sexually, and take you by the hand out back for some lustful sex?<br /><br />Some wisdom from the book of Proverbs in the bible: &quot;Dear friend, pay close attention to this...listen very closely...Then you&#039;ll acquire a taste for good sense; what I tell you will keep you out of trouble. &quot;The lips of a seductive woman are oh so sweet, her soft words... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:47:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7031525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6971335 My ex-gf asked me today out of nowhere if she should marry her fiance. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with some insight as to why?<br /><br />Maybe she was fishing to see if you *wanted* her to marry him--if you still &quot;wanted&quot; her. Or maybe she was lost about it and you were a trusted friend she felt she could confide in. Girls can be complicated. ^_^ My advice? If she&#039;s committed herself to another man, leave... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:15:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6971335 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6971254 Is it normal to dislike ugly people?<br /><br />&quot;Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.&quot; (bible) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:50:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6971254 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6971250 If, upon hearing of the death of a loved one, the 1st thing the relative says is that s/he plans to clone him/her back to life someday (when cloning is perfected), what would your reaction be?<br /><br />False hope? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:49:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6971250 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959355 What mythological creature scares you the most?<br /><br />&quot;Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.&quot; (Psalm 23:4) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959314 How many sins are there?<br /><br />Not too many for Jesus to carry to the cross. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:41:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959314 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959294 Christians: Hate or Envy?<br /><br />How about love? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:39:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959288 Christians: Whats the worst thing you ever done?<br /><br />&quot;Every sin is serious in God&#039;s eyes. The reason is because God is absolutely pure and holy, and even one sin -- just one, no matter how minor it might seem to us -- would be enough to banish us from His presence forever. The Bible says of God, &#039;Your eyes are too pure to look on... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:38:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959273 Whats the best thing to call a book about someone playing god?<br /><br />To Sit On The King&#039;s Throne Reclaiming The Throne Rightfully King Falsehood The Rightful King One King Playing God Every Knee Will Bow (biblical reference :P) Stolen Crown Godless Deception&#039;s Reception (lol, don&#039;t know where that came from) Royal... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:35:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959273 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959206 Does this question annoy you?<br /><br />LOL. No, it amuses me. ^_^ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:23:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959206 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959180 Do you get annoyed with people who don't respect others belifes and make fun of their belifes? I know i do.<br /><br />To respect a belief is one thing (I have no respect for that which is not true; the Truth I hold in high regard)--but to respect a *person* is another. &quot;God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love - like Christ in everything. We take our lead from... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:19:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959125 "But you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die." What do you think the fruit was?<br /><br />I&#039;ve wondered that too!! Seeing as the world was shattered by the &quot;sin bomb&quot; that went off in the garden when man turned from Creator, and seeing as what we see now is only a glimmer of the world God originally designed for us and will once again restore and return us... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:12:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6959125 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6958986 Why do boys get told to never hit a girl, But girls are never told to never hit a boy?<br /><br />Wow, great question. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:55:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6958986 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6958544 Since satan is the father of lies if he says hes real won't that be a lie?<br /><br />When has he said he&#039;s real? It seems more like he convinces people he&#039;s not real. &quot;The effectiveness of Satan&#039;s strategy demands anonymity. His deception is most successful because of his ability to work in secrecy and darkness. If his tactics were to be exposed, and we... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:08:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6958544 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6958003 Do you have to go to church if your a christian?<br /><br />There is a reason God urges His people to not forsake attending church regularly (Hebrews 10:25): He has our best interest at heart! Here are 10 reasons to go to church: 1) FELLOWSHIP. &quot;God wants you to have fellowship with other believers, and you will be weakened spiritually if you... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:05:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6958003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6957941 Does anyone even care about religion?<br /><br />I don&#039;t care about religion, I care about Jesus. &quot;I hate all this silly religion, but you, God, I trust. I&#039;m leaping and singing in the circle of your love&quot; (Psalm 31:6). It&#039;s not a religion, it&#039;s a relationship. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:58:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6957941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6957843 Death,despair,hate: Is there even anything good in this world anymore?<br /><br />&quot;Is there even anything good in this world anymore?&quot; Yes: Jesus. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:46:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6957843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6941562 For Christians Only! (I'm afraid non-Christians won't understand the context of the question) What is your definition of "spiritual warfare" and how has it impacted your faith/life?<br /><br />I strongly recommend the book &quot;Spiritual Warfare: The Battle For God&#039;s Glory&quot; by Jerry Rankin. It is by far the best book I&#039;ve read on the topic. You can get here pretty cheap: ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:20:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6941562 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6932336 Salvation: *Our work* or *God's gift*? Before you answer, consider the verses below...<br /><br />&quot;If [it is] by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace...&quot; (Romans 11:6) Consider the following verses.... 1) &quot;God...saved us...We had nothing to do with it. It was all his idea, a gift... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:38:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6932336 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6912705 Can anybody tell me what's wrong with this question for being flagged as nonsense?-"Is christianity against yoga?Explain, if possible with verses from bible, please?"<br /><br />Can Believers Do Yoga And Still Worship God: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDnngtB8ISA Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6912705 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6912690 Whats your favorite bible verse?<br /><br />&quot;Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, he&#039;ll calm you with his love and rejoice over you with singing/shouts of joy.&quot; (Zephaniah 3:17) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:54:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6912690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6839891 Love is.....<br /><br />Jesus. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:54:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6839891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6774094 What is your thought life like? Do you have obsessive, condemning and distracting thoughts; poor concentration; fantasy; suicidal thoughts; fearful; jealous; confused; guilt and shame...?<br /><br />EDIT: How can I delete this question? I realize that just because I am comfortable with being open and sharing with others, not every one is and this question is a bit too personal. It was meant to be a study. I&#039;m sorry to anyone this might have upset. Thank you to those who responded. :) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:37:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6774094 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6768031 Christians, I have questions concerning treatment of animals... What would you think if you saw a fellow Christian hurting his/her pet? What would you say? Is there a Christian perspective as to why this is wrong?<br /><br />&quot;Good people are good to their animals; the &#039;good-hearted&#039; bad people kick and abuse them.&quot; (Proverbs 12:10) I recommend doing a bible study on animals and God&#039;s heart toward/care of them.: http://bible.crosswalk.com/ blueletterbible.org ... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:23:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6768031 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6757849 Fellow Christians: What is your favorite worship song (name + lyrics)?<br /><br />Shout To The Lord My Jesus, my Saviour Lord there is none like You All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You Shout to the Lord All the Earth, let us... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:30:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6757849 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6754608 Whats your greatest goal in life a-money b-fame c-happiness d-power?<br /><br />Love. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:25:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6754608 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6729088 What does it really mean to put on the full armor of God?<br /><br />&quot;The phrase &#039;full armor of God&#039; comes from Ephesians 6:13-17: &#039;Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:30:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6729088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728915 Is it possible to kill an abortionist and be a real Christian?<br /><br />&ldquo;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t know him if... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:11:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728888 I used to go to a christian public school and every now and then some one would come to talk to us as a group. on of them said christians don't kill and christians aren't violent. am i the only one to think that he didn't know his history?<br /><br />&ldquo;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t know him if... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:09:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728888 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728857 They say that you go to hell if you dont believe in jesus christ. Is this true if you dont know about jesus christ? maybe you were raised in a place ignorant of jesus and god?<br /><br />There is a book that addresses that exact idea: Eternity In Their Hearts by Don Richardson. Description: Eternity In Their Hearts Startling Evidence of Belief in the One True God in Hundreds of Cultures Throughout the World (on the back): &quot;..His story is yet another example... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:04:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728857 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728754 Do Christians who speak hate against the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual community realize that by doing so they are disregarding the overall message of the bible in order to condemn a sin that is only biblically mentioned seven times?<br /><br />&quot;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t know him if you... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:54:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728754 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728736 Why do Christians tend to hate people like me?<br /><br />&quot;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t know him if you... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:51:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728731 Christians: What do you really hate? Be very honest. I wont bite lol<br /><br />&quot;Every proud and lofty thing (thought, theory, argument, reasoning) that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God&quot; (1 Corinthians 10:5b)--in my own mind as well as other&#039;s. I long for everyone to know the truth that will set them free (John 8:32), the God (and... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:51:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728731 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728727 It turns out that the Virginia shooter was a crazed, lunatic Christian. If he was a lunatic Muslim, the media would be yielding all sorts of anti-Islamic hate. But the media's portraying this guy as mentally ill. Does anyone else find this hypocritical?<br /><br />&quot;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t know him if you... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:50:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728712 If a person who calls themself a Christian can be cited calling people stupid and arrogant, which would be an act of hate, are they really a Christian?<br /><br />&quot;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t know him if you... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:50:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728702 There are some pretty nasty "Christians" out there but I'd like to applaud one whose not. M.C.S. Please teach our fellow Christians not to be so hateful & judgemental & thanks for being an unbigoted true Christian. Will you give M.C.S. a hand?<br /><br />*applaud* :)) &quot;Everything we know about God&#039;s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself.&rdquo; (Galatians 5:13) &quot;The person who refuses to love doesn&#039;t know the first thing about God, because God is love - so you can&#039;t... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:49:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6728702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6725250 If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?<br /><br />Ariella. It means &quot;Lion of God&quot; in Hebrew. ^_^ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:32:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6725250 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6689194 What's your opinion of online dating sites like Match.com, eHarmony, and the like?<br /><br />http://www.rateitall.com/i-26657-eharmony.aspx Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:10:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6689194