http://www.answerbag.com/profile/806682 New Answerbag answers from Leah Wed, 30 May 2012 05:53:31 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 05:53:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10775351 Is Pope John Paul II deserving of sainthood?<br /><br />He was very humble, he actually went to snyagoges and masce, he would vist the sick and belived in indivdualism. Despite being a pope he still went to Poland to hunt and fish with his freinds. So yes, he would be a good example for others to look up to. Sun, 29 May 2011 14:18:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10775351 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719198 Are Americans a simple people?<br /><br />It depends on the area, in the rual areas people are very simple. Sun, 15 May 2011 16:30:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719186 Is anti-Catholicism the anti-Semitism of the intellectual?<br /><br />Prejudice agianst anyone for any reason is far from intellectual. You can have disagreements with a relgion, but judging people who follow it, or not taking the time to know him or her because he or she is Catholic or Jewish. Then it is far from intellegance. Sun, 15 May 2011 16:23:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719177 Who will the USA invade next ?<br /><br />Hopefully no one, we can use a break. Depends on the future though. Sun, 15 May 2011 16:19:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719177 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719174 what is the best way to get rid of animals like chipmunks from ruining your stuff?<br /><br />Try human hair Sun, 15 May 2011 16:18:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719174 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10707073 Why do witches and Wiccans and pagans think religion is nonsense, when they themselves think they can cast "spells" with their "magick"?<br /><br />Because, they are like any other who follow a particular faith. Like everyone else they think they have it right and everyone else is wrong. Thu, 12 May 2011 11:48:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10707073 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10644705 If it is true that God made us in his own image, why are there so many birth defects of innocent babies?<br /><br />God has his own way, and gives life for his own reason creating each of us to go on a differnt journy. He gave people disaplities to experance life in a differnt way and take a differnt jorney, to affect differnt people. Prehapes this twin will know how lucky he or she is to survie. THen find... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:43:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10644705 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10568777 Do you believe that using a matchmaker can be a good way to find a spose? why or why not? I want your opinion please>><br /><br />It should be used to find someone to date for a serious relashionship, but not for marrage. What does this have to do with Cathlic belifs, matchmaking is more for culture not relagous. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:15:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10568777 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8598989 Catholic: Do you believe Jesus bore your sins and was condemned in your place to bring you to God?<br /><br />Yes, along with the sins of everyone. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:55:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8598989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8598981 Should Religious Symbols be Displayed on Public Property?<br /><br />Only if they show more than one relgion. For example, in my small town of half Jews and half christians, we have a manorha and a nativity on display during the holidays. We also have a public passover / easter dinner. It teaches people about others. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:52:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8598981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8498016 What has a Catholic done to you personally?<br /><br />Made me a better person. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:05:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8498016 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8485452 What is the Catholic church's stand on homosexuals?<br /><br />Depends on the Catholic, i met a Bishop once and he told me if the couple waits till they are married, and remains married then they are equal to hetrosexual couples Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:33:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8485452 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8485418 Catholics: What do you think about the things that Martin Luther said?<br /><br />He was right, the church needed change to keep continuing. He did not only make Christanity more open, but created a lot of changes that makes the church better today. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:29:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8485418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8483638 Do many Christian females (girls, teens or adults) like reading the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer? I went to this Christian Forum online, and no one had anything bad to say about the book. Is it just a small amount of them who like it? :-/<br /><br />It has Christian themes to it, teaching anyone is capable of choosing good over evil, and much much more Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:34:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8483638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8437467 Which is a better series... "Twilight" or "Harry Potter"? (I vote Twilight; the Harry Potter books sucked)<br /><br />When I was in Middle School I fell in love with Harry Potter, when I came to collage I fell in love with Edward Cullens... It depends on the age really. Once you a HP fan,always an HP fan...(Even those HP is written manly for middle school) then when your order (like High School and Collage... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:59:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8437467 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8434484 Did Jasper and Maria have an intimate relationship?<br /><br />I would say their is a reason he was not killed and he stayed with her for so long. Yet Myers seemed pretty focus on keeping Edward and Bella pure. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:09:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8434484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384931 Will schools teaching teenage boys how to respect women prevent domestic violence later in life? [link]<br /><br />Schools teaching all people to respect all people will prevent domestic volice and a lot of other issues as well Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384839 Do you believe in magic/magick?<br /><br />no I belive in chemistry and physics which pretty much backs up magic Like if a rock has magntec property, it could make a compuse needle move Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:34:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384839 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384834 Why do most Christians find Wicca holy icons to be Demonic, such as pentagrams, etc.?<br /><br />I went to a Catholic school and brought an artical on Wiccan, they said it was healthy that I am learing about other faiths. As far as the magic goes we were taught not to take it serously. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:33:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384819 Should Wicca be taught in the public school system? Why or why not?<br /><br />As long at they teach it with other faiths. But any school should not be taught a relgion Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:31:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8384819 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8376209 Why do people hate Catholics for things that aren't even true in the first place? For example, we don't worship the pope, we pray through Mary and not to her, and we do in fact believe in the Bible.<br /><br />Ignorance to make their own relgion look better. Check out how they say we don&#039;t follow the bible and they don&#039;t even have the whole bible. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:43:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8376209 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8362721 Why in the world is Taylor Swift getting ANY awards ever? Can someone explain this one to me? She's godawful.<br /><br />Everyone has diffrent taste in music, so it is really hard to say who deserves an award and who doesen&#039;t or who is good and who is not. I think her songs relete to a lot about life, and she has brougt younger people to country music as well as people who do not live in the country. I can... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:24:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8362721 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259276 A very religious Catholic friend of mine told me that if a man is sterile or has had a vasectomy he is not allowed to become a priest. Is this true?<br /><br />I highly dought it, they won&#039;t due those test to check. I have a freind who is becoming a prest, and he clams their is no physical exams to joining the presthood. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:20:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259265 Catholics: Are there any remaining essential differances between your beliefs and that of a Protestant? If so what are they?<br /><br />We both belive that Jesus is our savor, but how to continue on the faith is diffrent. Catholics belive that their is a line of Popes that go back to Peter. Prostiants due not. We both belive that the bible is Gods word. It is a diffrent in coverting what verses mean. We both belive that when... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:17:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8259265 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238190 Spiritually speaking-are atheists aware of what they are missing-Love of the Lord?<br /><br />I beleve in God, but I do not belive he does not love atheists, he loves every human being. They do not belive in God, but they can save themselves from false spirtals such as &#039;you will be save if you give me this&#039; which is a possitve for their side. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:45:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238190 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223668 Believers: When you were a kid and you found out Father Christmas asn't real did you automatically think maybe God was not real?<br /><br />I assumed you must be from the UK. When I found out that Santa was not real, I still knew someone was looking out for me. Today I still know he is real. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:46:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223668 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223562 Where does the Vatican's wealth come from?<br /><br />The fall of Roman Empire and Tourest visiting it. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:30:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223562 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223545 Is CIA constantly involved in the election of Pope? (This is a big controversy when one of the CIA agents broke the secret)<br /><br />No, why would they care? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:27:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223545 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223518 How can people believe the Catholic faith is the true faith of God after the church has been involved in torture thru the inquisitions, pope atrocities, sale of indulgences, not allowing the people to read the bible, etc,etc,etc?<br /><br />The church is run by humans, and humans are natually unsure of God&#039;s plan and try to figure it out themselves instead of God&#039;s plan. I beleve my faith is true, because the Catholic Church was the first church I felt comphertable in, the first time I went to a mass I felt a grace I have... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:23:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223518 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223397 What is the role of images in Catholic worship and liturgy?<br /><br />The history of idol worshiping comes from a time when Romens where persucting Christins. The Romen athourties would go to a house of an accused Christin and see his/her family just staring (not worshiping) just staring at the statue and come to their own conclusions. In the Middle Ages reading... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:03:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8223397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8117576 What is the difference between feminism and misandrism, and why do so many people mistake the latter for the former?<br /><br />Misandrism is reverse sexism. Feminism is equlity for both genders Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8117576 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8078158 Why do so many black men like to date white women?<br /><br />In my area the ratio between single black men and sinlge white men is very large, with four black man for every one white man. Also the ratio between single white women and single black women is even higher, with being 1 black women for every 1oo white women. Now ask again how in my hometown... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:39:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8078158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8078081 Can catholics step foot into other churches?<br /><br />I want to Catholic school and they encourage it, as a matter of fact in my diosese the third Sunday in July (Unity for all Chrisins week) it was suggested we go then Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:24:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8078081 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8078013 Are many Anglicans likely to convert to Catholicism as a result of the Vatican's offer?<br /><br />I dought it, but I&#039;m not Anglican Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:14:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8078013 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8015841 What rights does a man have that a woman does not? It is 2009 and in America I can not think of one right I have a woman does not have.<br /><br />The women in the US are spoild compared to the rest of the world. In places like the Sway Vally of Pakastan girls are risking their lives to come to school, in parts of India it is legel to beat one&#039;s wife, and in parts of Afghanistan it is illegal for women to be docters and it is illegle... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:38:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8015841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8015801 "Caucasian" includes folks from India, Iran, Turkey, and more very dark skinned peoples. However, "Caucasian" is usually used interchangeably with "white." I think that this sort of classification is outdated. What is your opinion of this?<br /><br />I do think since peopel in Asia or of Asian decent should be reffered to as Asian. Peopel from Africa or of African decent are called African. So people who are from Europe (Inluding Turks) or of European decent should be called European and people from India should be considered Asian becase... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:32:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8015801 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7978231 Who turned Medusa's hair into snakes?<br /><br />She was turned by two diffrend divin beings. Posideion who raped her Athena who punished the victim Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:50:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7978231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972993 Can catholics step foot into other churches?<br /><br />Yes, it is encouraged to make peace with people of other faiths. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:16:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972993 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972979 We have daughter and are expecting our second child, i was baptised catholic, my partner has no religion can we get married in church, or do my sins make this impossible?<br /><br />Having a child is not a sin, and no sins are great enough to deny people marrage. (In less you are already married) so yes you can get marred in the church. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:14:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972979 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972945 Asking Catholics here as I believe you have a solid foundation for your faith. I am was born into a protestant family and therefore was wondering: Are Protestants failing God and society? Why would that be? Genuine question with little preconception.<br /><br />I&#039;m Catholic and my answer would be: No,because they love God just as much as Cathlics.For Socityty they have actally made it better for Catholics, because now Catholics can choose to be Catholic and the corruption in their church was fixed. Catholics and Prostistants are basicly the same,... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:09:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972923 Dear Catholics, is it possible that there are individuals out there that know more about God than the church? A genuine question, interested in your thoughts. Thanks.<br /><br />The only people who truly know about God is in Heaven, each indivisual knows just about God as everyone else. The church is not just one person claming to know God but a group of people trying to know God better. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:05:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7972923 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7969549 In Greek mythology, who were the twin children of Leto?<br /><br />Artimis and Apollow by Zues Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:57:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7969549 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7969499 Catholics: What is your favorite thing(s) about the Catholic religion?<br /><br />the faith was found by the aposales the acceptice that everyone (not just Catholics) is our brother and sister the art The love and devotion to one another The mass the seven books of the old testment. the honoring of everyday people to be used as role modles. Most of all JESUS Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:50:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7969499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7969241 Catholics,you consider babies as gifts from your god.Do you also consider the babies resulting from RAPE,as also a gift from your god. And the fact that you Catholics would make every RAPE BABY,be born is another disturbing part of your Catholic dogma.<br /><br />Catholics don&#039;t make anyone do this, as a matter of fact may other parts of christanty are aginst abortion. 1. Its not dogma &#039;thy shall not kill&#039; is a commandment. 2. Rape is a terrable crime that leaves a woman in a emotianal state and takes years to recover. Abortion also has... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:19:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7969241 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7957437 What are some common excuses and/or justifications used by anti-feminists?<br /><br />Most cases people would say the bible, but the bible is not used in all patrtical socities. Most do have stoires in their culter saying women are the reason their is evil in the world. Some cases is lack of education where women are not taught to read or write and their for men are considered... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:57:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7957437 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7957376 Would feminist push gender equality in birth? If a man wants to be a dad, she don't, he gets paid for no being able to a father, and if he don't want to be a father but she want to keep it he can get a legal abortion and pay no child support?<br /><br />It is the women&#039;s body not the mans. If he doesn&#039;t want to see the baby, then fine, she is better off with out him. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:48:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7957376 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7957279 What are the similarities between Catholic and Baptist?<br /><br />They both belive Jesus died for our sins They both are christins they both belive that you should witness christ through actions they both belive that God is first they both belive in the power of the devil they both belive that good is stronger than eveil they both belive that sins are... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:32:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7957279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911736 Why do u respect a pope is he saint or non sinner?<br /><br />The pope is nether Catholics belive he will be juged just like any other human being. Just like the Aposels themselves. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:50:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911717 Is there a difference in a Catholic and a Holy bible or the christian bible (or whatever)?<br /><br />The Catholic bible is a christian bible. The King James bible has seven extra books, as well as an extra psalm, and a couple extra chapters in Ester and Danil. They are actally pretty good. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:48:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911689 What part of the scriptures support the concept of indulgences?<br /><br />Catholics no longer do indulgence that is a thing of the past brought on by human nature. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:44:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911689 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911673 Is the Catholic Church in Mexico different from the Catholic Church in the United States? Is there any cultural influence?<br /><br />It depends on were you live, some of the chruchs in Americas are not near as solatary as the rest of the world. They have the same order of Masses, but the chruchs in US north are more of the main stream catholics. The ones down south are simular to the other churchs around the south. The culter... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:42:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911673 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911554 Which sins are forgivable by the Pope?<br /><br />Only God can forgive sins entirally as well as people you sinned aginst. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:30:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7911554 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7907386 I'm a Protestant wanting to marry a Catholic. I'm also divorced. The local Deacon told me that I may not have not have to get an annulment because my ex was married (in a church) and divorced twice previous to our marriage. Is this true?<br /><br />I would ask a preist over a decon. The decon is a Catholic preacher (normally married) that was not completly educated in the Catholics rites, a Priest is. And I dought it since it was not in the church. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:51:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7907386 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7907373 My fiance is pregnant can we stil get married in the catholic church?<br /><br />Yes, you can. The preist should be encourage to marry you. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:48:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7907373 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7907196 What king of athens was sterile in greek mythology?<br /><br />Aegeus had two children one by the sourcerss Medea (Diffrent from the Jason myth) Medus, but she took him after she was banshed for trying to poison Theseus (Aegeus first born) Thesus had two fathers, because his mother Aethra wanted her son to be a demi-god (Always had the blessings of a god,... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:20:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7907196 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7906938 What are two scripture verses that tell us about chastity?<br /><br />Chasity belive it or not was a matter of Women&#039;s rights in ancent Rome. In Rome paganism rape was accepted, men where allowed to cheat on their wives with slaves (women or girls) there are even accounts of polticions forcing their wives into prostution for the state to show how devoted they... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:42:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7906938 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7906787 Is Catholicism the strictest religion in the world? Is it at least the strictest denomination in Christianity?<br /><br />No, they belive in Free Will. God give us a choice to make our own decions in life and each person has their own desicon whether it is against their belifs are not. Other denominations are much strickter, Amish can&#039;t have electristy in less it was approve by their church. Some are do not... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:23:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7906787 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848680 Christians, do you think it is fair to exclude men that have had surgery because of prostate caner from entering the house of the lord?<br /><br />Since when is it fair to prevent anyone from entering a house of worship. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:52:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848680 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848505 Why do some people treat those with disabilities like they're inferior or bad?<br /><br />It depends on the disablity. Mental disabled discrimination comes from lack of education and experance with the person. Physical disablity comes form aquredness and use to competive. All derive form ignorance. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:33:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848505 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848399 Why are African Americans a minority? There are just as many of them as white people. In fact there are 75%black people and only 16% white people in my city and similar in surrounding ones.<br /><br />You say your surrondings, and what about the contry over all. And does it matter if they are or they or not what matters is the social treatment and the attuiteds towards each other. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:20:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848399 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848301 What sprang from the blood of the injured heaven?<br /><br />the Erinyus they where belives to punish those who commited crimes aginst the family. Greek mothers would tell their children if they where disobedint &#039;you better listen to me or I will complin to the Erinyus and they wil come after you.&#039; Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:05:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848301 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848230 If I said I believed in the Greek Gods, what would you say to me?<br /><br />I would say &#039;you have a right to belive it&#039; but since much of what they belive has been proven wrong. Such as no one living on mount Olympus, and the Diors Caves have been physic and clam to have no spirtal enterinty. Why? Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:57:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848230 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848131 Catholics: What is the purpose of indulgences? What things are they said to do?<br /><br />Nothing, they are no longer apart of the church. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:46:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848131 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848121 Don't you just hate people who don't love God?<br /><br />God doesn&#039;t so why should I Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:45:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848121 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848089 Do Catholics believe that anyone who is not Catholic will not go to Heaven?<br /><br />No, they belive that Jesus died for EVERYONE. Even at Good Friday Mass we say prays for EVERYONE. Unlike other denominations, that teach only belevers are their brothers and sisters, they belive that every human in the world is their brother and sister, because everyone was created and loved by... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:40:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848089 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848065 Catholics: What is the purpose of holy orders? What things are they said to do?<br /><br />Holy Orders is a group of people who have given their life to God. It is mentioned in the old testment a numous times, as well as in Acts. 2 Timothy 1:6 it. &quot;I admonish thee, that thou stir up the grace of God which is in thee, through (dia) the imposition of my hands 1 timothy 4:14 says,... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:37:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7848065 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7847959 Catholics: What is the purpose of confirmation? What things is it said to do?<br /><br />Confermiation is a rite of passage. When a Catholic becomes an adult. It replaces Bar Mitzphas from the Jewish tradions that Christanity is based on. It is when someone accepts the holy spirt. They take a sponsor (which is a person that has been a role modle to him/her, and give themselves a name... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:24:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7847959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7847913 Catholics: What is the purpose of penance? What things is it said to do?<br /><br />Penince is not done to ask forgivness form God, it is more of forgiveness form man. To God all you have to do is pray for forgivness. If you sin against man, you need to seek out their forgivness. Mathew 9:6. So sometimes people have to try to make amends for their preist. &#039;who&#039;s sins... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:18:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7847913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7847772 Catholics: What is the purpose of praying the rosary? What things is it said to do?<br /><br />The Roseary beeds is used for more than just the Rosery it is also used for the Divine Mercy. It is more tradion than anything. Many people have clamed to have their prayers answered through the Rosery or have seen visions becase of the Rosery. Their was a clam by three children in Preu in 1917.... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:02:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7847772 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806447 Who is right? Jon or Kate?<br /><br />Jon should not have cheeted. Kaite is a bitch but she does not, nor does anyone deserved an unfaithful spouse. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:59:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806439 Is it bad Chris Brown beat Rhiana? (I think she deserved it)<br /><br />No one desierves to be hurt, not her not anyone. Not women, not men, not children deserved to be hurt. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:58:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806439 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806426 Do you think the kanye west disrespect to taylor swift was staged?<br /><br />He was seen drinking before the show. If you look at his history he was drinking before almost every outburst. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:56:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806426 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806396 What do you think of Kanye West storming the stage when Taylor Swift won her award? Even though Personally i feel Beyonce should have won but its still an outrage.<br /><br />If West was good at anything it is making himself an idiot.(he was seen with achole before the show) This time he did not only embaresse himself and Taylor but he embarressed Beyonce (who has been a clebarty away from the scandal spotlight) as well and did worse for her. Now personaly I fell that... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:50:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806029 Which greek god / goddess do you find most interesting?<br /><br />Rhea, she suffered through seeing child after child swolloed yet she still kept having them and then finally outsmarted him. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:49:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7806029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7805954 Who is your favorite greek mythology character and why?<br /><br />Persphone. She was seen as like the double agant. She was queen of the Underword, and goddess of spring. Strange isn&#039;t it. She made of been forced to marry her Hades (who her mother was againt) but when the Minthe started bosting that she will be a happy being a full year Queen of the... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:39:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7805954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692417 Are Catholics allowed to be in the military?<br /><br />Yes, Catholics belive in free will so nothing is stoping them. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:46:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692417 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692404 Is it wrong to be singing christian songs when i'm catholic? I just find christian songs more interesting and appealing.<br /><br />Well considering you are Christin (Catholics are chrisians, no matter what other tell you my dear) it is alright. I am Catholic and we sing Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Are which most people think are many Protastant songs. Christan songs are not limited to denomiation. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:45:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692404 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692337 I am a christian but do like islamic principles, what does the Catholic society think about that?<br /><br />Like all walks of faiths I have to say you have to ask the Catholic not the socity. I am presonally very open minded to some of Islamic belifes Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:37:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692337 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692314 If Peter was the first pope and the apostles were the first bishops, where did cardinals come from?<br /><br />The other elevan apostals made the cardnals Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:33:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7692314 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7607445 Is racism a symptom of something much bigger troubling mankind?<br /><br />Geniticly racism doesn&#039;t exist, the feautures that make up race comes from natural slection. For example people with darker skin where less likely to survie the ice age of Northern Europe where less likely to survie then they would in sothern europe when humens immagrated there. Life started... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:01:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7607445 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7581736 Do you actually fast during Lent on Friday? And what do you eat when you break fast? When do you break fast at sundown or the next day?<br /><br />We only fast on Good Friday (that is not eating in between meals) So any other friday during lent you can do what every you like. Sundown is considered the start of the nextday, but by tradion we do not eat meat till the next day. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:33:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7581736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7581668 I'm only 15 and I'm attempting to write a novel. I've actually gotten pretty far with it, but I'm not too confident about it, and I haven't even written any short stories. Am I kidding myself?<br /><br />Most publishers don&#039;t accept work till your 18, and can sign contracts. Keep writing on your novel, get it better and see how you can put your own life into it. I suggest you to work on short stoires however, here is a sight that helped me. http://www.teenink.com/ I also suggest you... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:25:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7581668 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7581598 For those who voted for Obama as a 'lesser of two evils', what do you feel about your choice now? Did you see this 'evil' coming?<br /><br />What evil? He hasn&#039;t placed any genocides or invided human rights. I see reality, but no evil. He needs to get health care reform through soon, and stop acting like it is an election year, however. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:16:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7581598 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394200 Where and what jesus was doing at the age of 20?<br /><br />He was a carpenter supporting his widowed mother, and waiting for the right time to start his mission. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:11:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394200 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394129 How or what should the Catholic Church do about Catholic politicians that use their religious ties to gain votes but, openly mock the church and support legislation and laws contrary to the Churches' teachings (Abortion for example)?<br /><br />Church is sepert from state. (what belongs to ceasor, what belongs to God belongs to God) That is why most preist or nuns would not say who they are voting for. Pluse their is free will to, so the Church can&#039;t and shouldn&#039;t do anything. As for the relgiious ties, all politicans assoite... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:03:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394129 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394069 Catholics: According your beliefs, how could a physically immobile person living alone in a remote location--without a priest, bishop, holy oil, water, euchrist, church, rosary, bible, or the ability to perform sacraments, penance, baptism etc.--be saved?<br /><br />Praying to Jesus and accepting him into your life, as all christins would do. But living in a place with out people around is not the way to find God, you will miss the oppertunity to pray with others. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:56:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394039 Why does the Catholic Church discourage birth control?<br /><br />Most Catholics don&#039;t follow that rule, it depends on the dioces. Most belive it goes against God&#039;s plan, and his will. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:53:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394039 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393985 Why does Easter mass take place after dark?<br /><br />Sabbath begins on sundown Saterday. The Easter vigual is when Jesus rose from the dead, and it is when they celibrate all that has happen to lead this event. It is optional. Most choose to go to Sunday morning Mass, when Jesus rose. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:47:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393985 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7387367 When I was small the Nuns used to fry glass marbles and sell them for jewelry. Does anyone else remember this?<br /><br />I seen other people do this but not nuns. One time I saw a middle age hippie could making peace signs from the melted murble. What did the nuns sell them for? It does make beautiful jewelry. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:49:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7387367 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382909 Why have we not found remains of Noah's ark?<br /><br />Wood rots, and I could see Noah taking it down to build its house. But many the wood degraded and God would make it became part of nature again. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:36:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382888 What part of the bible is most unbelievable? The most believable?<br /><br />The flood is the most unbelievable, Jesus is the most believable. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:33:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382888 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382718 Using Jesus teaching what advice should the christian cummunity give to the government reguarding the death penalty?<br /><br />Jesus taught forgiveness, and turning the other cheek. He also died for our sins, so no one would die for theirs. So christians should be against the death penalty. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:11:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382718 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382685 Is it wrong for women to wear a medal of Mary?<br /><br />No, its no diffrent from wearing a cross. It remindes she was Jesus&#039;s mother. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:06:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7382685 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7368387 Do you think the Catholic church will ever allow women to be ordained into the priesthood?<br /><br />Eventally, some places they already do. http://www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org/ Just keep praying, and voicing your opinon, they do not completly close their doors to what the people have to say. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:23:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7368387 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7368346 How far is the nearest Starbucks from your house?<br /><br />2 hrs. Luck we have family own cafes Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:18:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7368346 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7367522 My fiance and I want to get married in a catholic church (he is catholic and i am methodist), and we have our first interview with the priest soon. Should we tell the truth about living together and having had sex before marriage, or will he not marry us<br /><br />I don&#039;t think it would matter ether way, I dought he would even bring it up. You could tell him, but he wouldn&#039;t care, most of the time the preist will only refuse to marry someone becase the women is getting beat up or something. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:57:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7367522 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7367494 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 />People who trust in Jesus will go stright to Hevan no dought, people who lived good lives becase of Jesus would go to Heaven. That is why Jesus died for us. He didn&#039;t just die for Christan&#039;s sins those, he died for everyone, including people who didn&#039;t trust him in life as well as... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:53:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7367494 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7367471 Catholics: Was Christ's sacrifice sufficient to cleanse us of all our sins, past and future?<br /><br />Yes, he died for all of our sins, so we don&#039;t have to go to the alter and make a burnt offering, he died for the people of the past and the futer, he died for everyone from Adam and Eve all the way to the last soul left on earth. It was sufficient enough, but it is not an exuse to sin... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:51:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7367471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7363893 What are your views on ethnicity and culture - do you think that a lot of racism is due to media exploitation and negativeness or do you think it is to do with social upbringing? could racist stabbings etc be avoided?<br /><br />Its the social up brining, people are racist and act racist to the people they are racist against and then that person has a negitive veiw towards people of that race. PS. Racist are found in every race. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:48:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7363893 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7363866 Why is it that it is OK to refer to people as Black or White, but it is offensive to describe people as being brown, yellow or red?<br /><br />Because not all Lations have brown skin, not all Native Americans have red skin and not all Asians have yellow skin. Yet most Africans have black skin, most natural Europeans have white skin. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:45:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7363866