http://www.answerbag.com/profile/839637 New Answerbag answers from Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here Wed, 30 May 2012 06:12:46 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:12:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11866302 If you discovered that Mormons had performed a baptism on behalf of one of your ancestors would you think differently of that ancestor?<br /><br />Well my mother HAS been proxy baptized by my Mormon Aunt (her sister). It didn't make me think any differently about my mother but it definitely changed my opinion of my Aunt. It demonstrated that my Aunt was incapable of subordinating the dogma that drove her to act to the wishes of my... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:28:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11866302 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11776074 Which religious group best follow the preaching of primitive Christianity since Pentecost 33 C.E., along with the teachings then?<br /><br />Nice bit of dogma-laden sermonizing there. Are you planning on actually asking a question at some point? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:21:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11776074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11097756 How is Lady Gaga like?<br /><br />A bit like chocolate but far more bitter. Always packaged in an excellent (though not always tasteful) wrapper though! Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:40:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11097756 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11053005 What if the ghost of John Wayne told you to vote for Sarah Palin?<br /><br />I would go see my shrink because I've probably gone psychotic. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:04:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11053005 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11046435 What do you hope never happens to you?<br /><br />The San Francisco Giants EVER winning the World Series. DOH! Too late. (Dodgers fan here) Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:18:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11046435 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11041001 is it ok for a boy to price his ear<br /><br />It depends. What's the going price for a boy's ear these days? If it's $100,000,000 I'm thinkin', "Go for it!" If it's $1, I'm thinkin', "Not so much!" Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:20:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11041001 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11020683 I haven't been following the news lately. Has the USA collapsed yet?<br /><br />No, not yet. We have to wait until August 2nd for the collapse apparently . . . Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:27:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11020683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11006684 In one word can you describe "Donald Trump" ?<br /><br />Psychotic. Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:13:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11006684 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10973716 Lollipops or gum drops? (This will tell me everything about you!)<br /><br />Lolli-drops. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:05:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10973716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10973577 A common phrase is, "See you on the other side." What does that mean to you? The other side of what?<br /><br />The veil. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:24:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10973577 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10950630 What's the biggest rip-off after the slinky and Scientology?<br /><br />A: Mormonism, the "Scientology of the 19th Century". So the correct answer is "Mormon". http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/152270/abandon-all-hope Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:37:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10950630 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10922969 I've been __________ by ___________.<br /><br />"I've been fraked by Frank McCourt." http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/03/baseball-fans-dodgers-owner Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:34:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10922969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10876047 True/False:Christian but different is the best way to categorize Mormons http://indianapolismormontemple.org/new-testament-christianity.html<br /><br />Mormonism isn't Jewish, Christian, or Islamic - though it has takes forms, terms, and rites from all three. However, it defines the underlying meaning and content of those forms, terms, and rites thus making it it's own unique religion. As Richard Land, of the Southern Baptist Convention... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:11:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10876047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10873343 Mormons: How do you explain the Phenomenon of AntiMormons, Critics and Mormon studies scholars? Hatred, misunderstanding, psychosis?<br /><br />Pretty pathetic unanonymous. You put this question up after getting caught plagiarizing and then trying to lie your way out of it in this thread: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10842039 This post is a very childish piece of malicious vindictiveness as well as a blatant attempt to rally... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:52:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10873343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10863906 If you were an alien... how would you describe human nature?<br /><br />Delicious! Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:21:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10863906 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10846155 "So, what's wrong with the Mormon Church?"<br /><br /><i>Well since the thread seems to be slowing down (maybe even petering out) I'll go ahead and add my answer. This is the list that I developed on my own and with the help of some others after my brother asked this very good and very legitimate question:</i> <b>WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE MORMON... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:45:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10846155 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10844157 Why were the Early Mormons engaged in the type of folk magic practices that's condemned in the Bible from cover-to-cover?<br /><br /><i><b>DUE TO THE REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION ON THIS QUESTION: Here is about a short summation as possible given the depth and breadth of the particulars and issues surrounding the question at hand:</b></i> <u>First, this question was derived from the following podcast:</u> <b>Episode 139b:... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:40:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10844157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10841768 How many do you think Lebron James is a jerk?<br /><br />Yep. He's become the new poster boy for NPD: Narcissistic Personality Disorder http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:58:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10841768 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10834646 Is it OK to breed a St.Bernard with a Chihuahua?<br /><br />How exactly does that work? Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:45:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10834646 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10833137 Read the following quote and tell me if it sounds like something an occult church would say<br /><br />Yes, this is EXACTLY the type of deflectionary tactic that you would expect from an institution that's rooted in the occult. Thanks for asking. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:26:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10833137 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10829473 What does it mean when a guy buys you dinner?<br /><br />It means that either he's gay or I am. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:45:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10829473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10797253 Yar, be ye by any chance a pirate matey?<br /><br />You're not a pirate Steve! Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:12:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10797253 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10784072 why is answerbag flooded with jerks? -_-<br /><br />Standing ovation! (though there are many, many, many "non-jerk" exceptions) Tue, 31 May 2011 16:01:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10784072 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10772590 Should Mormon priesthood holders pass the Sacrament if they have ear piercings?<br /><br />Sure, why not? Sat, 28 May 2011 20:12:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10772590 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10772499 What makes you think she's a witch?<br /><br />She weighs the same as a duck. (Seems a fair cop!) Sat, 28 May 2011 19:34:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10772499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736310 CHRISTIANS T/F: A personal testimony must be "nurtured" or you may lose it.<br /><br />Well this thread seems to be petering out so I'll go ahead and weigh myself. <u>I agree with the guest on the referenced podcast who said the following regarding his experience growing up in the Mormon Church and wrestling with this question:</u> <i>"I don't have a testimony of gravity. I... Thu, 19 May 2011 19:44:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736113 Do you consider something to be too "sacred" to discuss with others? If so, what?(Without going into too much detail)<br /><br />Sasu spoke well in his answer when he said, <b>"In Christianity, there is nothing so sacred to the extend of not to be talked about."</b> There is nothing so sacred in the Bible that it's "secret" - it's all there: - All Temple rites in intricate detail. - All character flaws of Biblical... Thu, 19 May 2011 18:33:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10736113 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719207 How do you stop caring for someone when they are so deeply embedded in your heart, yet you know that things can never happen between you?<br /><br />You grieve your loss and when you're ready you move on. If you're "stuck" you seek outside help from a Therapist, Pastor, Rabbi, etc. Sun, 15 May 2011 16:35:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10719207 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716480 Should it be mandatory for all US citizens to serve some time in the military (men and women)?<br /><br />No, since we are neither government property or it's vassals. Sat, 14 May 2011 20:45:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716480 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716469 What musical instrument do you find romantic?<br /><br />Nose harp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2npINyOZSPQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwLjTOdsUMU Sat, 14 May 2011 20:41:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716469 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716466 Have you ever read a book that had so many difficult words you had to have a dictionary handy to understand it?<br /><br />Yes, several. It's great! Sat, 14 May 2011 20:41:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716466 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716465 What was your first Sin?<br /><br />Registering on Answerbag. My second was answering questions. My third was asking questions. Yep, I've been pretty much screwed since I starting participating here! Sat, 14 May 2011 20:40:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716458 What's love got to do?<br /><br />Well for a start it's GOT to start cleaning up after itself! Then it needs to get a job. That's what it's GOT to do! Sat, 14 May 2011 20:38:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716455 Do you beleve in lord?<br /><br />Which one? Sat, 14 May 2011 20:37:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10716455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10703084 If a Protestant were to actually read the Book of Mormon, wouldn't he find the God of the Bible, Jesus Christ, there?<br /><br />For the most part yes. However, the Jesus of the Book of Mormon is quite different than the Jesus of the New Testament. Specifically, the Jesus of the Book of Mormon tends to be vengeful, legalistic, and judgmental - far more like the Old Testament YaHWeH than the New Testament Christ. ... Wed, 11 May 2011 14:01:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10703084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10597965 Mormons: Do you believe that Joseph Smith Jr.'s 1891 prophecy has been fulfilled?<br /><br />Well I've just used your provided link and it looks like Mormon need to call the number provided at the bottom and set up an appointment to get baptized into the only true Church: The Baha'i Faith Well imagine that! Who woulda thunk? And as the web site says: <b>Call the Friends (Baha'is)... Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:51:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10597965 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10453681 Is Mormonism "Scientology-Lite"?<br /><br />FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE HERE IS THE ENTIRE SOURCE ARTICLE THAT THIS QUESTION WAS DERIVED FROM. <b><u>I'M MARKING THIS ANSWER "ASKER'S PICK" SIMPLY TO KEEP IT PINNED AS CLOSE TO THE TOP OF THE DISCUSSION THREAD AS POSSIBLE FOR THE READER'S CONVENIENCE AND NO OTHER REASON.</u></b> Thank you for... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:42:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10453681 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10448718 Are there Mormons in Europe?<br /><br />Yes. Please see http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/history/eurpoe_2.html Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:10:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10448718 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10448527 The Book of Mormon: "....he [Jesus] commanded his disciples that they should pray. And behold, they began to pray; and they did pray unto Jesus, calling him their Lord and their God. (3 Nephi 19:15-18) So, once again, why don't Mormons pray to Jesus?<br /><br />Amen Bridget! Well said. YOU WROTE "Jesus Christ himself who is Jehovah, the Great I AM, our God and our fathers' God." MY RESPONSE Again, I want to stress, as Joseph Smith originally did, the Trinity. God the Father does have a God because He IS God, just like God the Son (Jesus), and the... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:35:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10448527 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10443225 Do Mormons think it's O.K. for other Christians to pray to Jesus?<br /><br />In the end it doesn't matter what Mormons think, all that matters is what God thinks. And since Jesus Christ is the Great High God, God Almighty, the Everlasting God and the focus of Christian worship I really don't think that He's too bothered about what Mormons think in this regard. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:17:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10443225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10442263 How did Noah get all the dinosaurs on the arc?<br /><br />Cookie trails. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:35:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10442263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10441793 Do you really have to believe in God to be a good Mormon?<br /><br />Well it depends on how you define "good Mormon". The BEST Mormons that I know are "Sunstone" and "New Order" Mormons many of whom believe that Joseph Smith wasn't what he claimed to be and some of whom are atheists. However, they remain in the LdS Church due to family or other duties,... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:18:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10441793 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10441112 I just want a concensus... Is baptism a necessary part of salvation?<br /><br />SHORT ANSWER: No. <i>"Baptism is not necessary for salvation. It is the initiatory sign and seal into the covenant of grace. As circumcision referred to the cutting away of sin and to a change of heart (Deut. 10:16; 30:6; Jer. 4:4; 9:25,26; Ezk.44:7,9) baptism refers to the washing away of... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:03:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10441112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10422626 Should taxpayer dollars fund NPR?<br /><br />No. I love NPR and PBS but I don't think that they should be funded by those who don't use it via taxes. Period! I'm a proud member of KPCC and if you listen, I encourage you to join and support your local NPR station. Ditto for your local PBS TV station. However, I'm not going to lobby... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:19:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10422626 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10395368 Is there an atheist 'inside and within' every person?<br /><br />Indeed there is for we all, by default, want to worship ourselves, make ourselves the center of the universe, and assert (to ourself and others) that our world-view and our opinions are absolute, ultimate reality. And you need for no further than ANY given section (not necessarily any of the... Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:58:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10395368 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10393156 What is it going to take for Moongrim to stop hiding his feelings and say what he really thinks?<br /><br />Nice! I agree! He's been far too withdrawn, and quiet for far too long! ;-) Yo Moon, love ya man! Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:26:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10393156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10389346 Are Jesus Christ and the feathered serpent deity Quetzalcoatl the same being?<br /><br />SHORT ANSWER It has long been established that there is NO connection between Jesus Christ and the feathered serpent deity Quetzalcoatl. LONG ANSWER <b>First, the Quetzalcoatl (or feathered serpent) legend dates to 1,000 years before the Book of Mormon's Christ. </b> Also, Quetzalcoatl was... Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:26:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10389346 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10386690 TRUE OR FALSE: Alma 32 forms and articulates the theological basis for 'The capstone of Mormonism': "I believe because I want to believe."<br /><br />AS A QUICK REFERENCE, HERE IS ALMA 32 WITH THE KEY PASSAGES THAT THE PANEL IN THE PODCAST FOCUSED ON. I WILL PIN THIS REFERENCE MATERIAL AS CLOSE TO THE TOP OF THE DISCUSSION THREAD BY MARKING IT "ASKER'S CHOICE" AND FOR NO OTHER REASON. ( source =... Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:43:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10386690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10375191 How can the Mormon church be Christian if Mormons think they can't pray to Jesus?<br /><br />Bridget it's a great and perfectly valid question in light of what Mormons Leaders have said regarding Jesus Christ: <b>“Who is Jesus Christ?”</b> <i>by President Boyd K. Packer</i> “Humbly I lay claim upon the Atonement of Christ. <u>I find no shame in kneeling down in worship of our... Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:08:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10375191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10367405 Is Mormonism "Scientology-Lite"?<br /><br />HERE IS THE FULL ARTICLE. I AM MARKING THIS POST "ASKER'S PICK" TO KEEP IT PINNED AS CLOSE TO THE ORIGINAL QUESTION AS POSSIBLE AND FOR NO OTHER REASON <b>Scientology-Lite</b> <i>by "dad" ( http://mormonexpression.com/blogs/2011/02/19/scientology-lite )</i> I’ve joked several times about... Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:55:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10367405 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10353871 Do the Brits make the best TV comedies?<br /><br />Two words: Fawlty Towers And I'm a Yank (that's "American" for all you other Yanks) Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:08:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10353871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10337120 Would Donald Trump make a good president?<br /><br />And that hair! Oy vey, we would be the launching stock of the entire Fashion World. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:29:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10337120 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10334231 How long should you wait for a prophecy to be fulfilled before declaring the prophet/prophecy to be false? "When a prophet speaketh...if the thing follow not, nor come to pass...the LORD hath not spoken..." (Deut. 18:22)<br /><br />A: Two minutes. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:33:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10334231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10330757 Is Jesus the Father? What does the Book of Mormon say?<br /><br /><u><b>The Book of Mormon is clearly Trinitarian as was Early Mormon Theology:</b></u> Christ speaking, "...the Father, and I, and the Holy Ghost are one." (3 Nephi 11:36) "Father, thou hast given them the Holy Ghost because they believe in me; and thou seest that they believe in me because... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:42:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10330757 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10328693 Bought height increasing shoes for men recently. How do I tell my family members about it?<br /><br />Put them on a soap box and have a really good eye-to-eye conversation with them. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:41:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10328693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10328607 are Mormon wives allowed to work?my boyfriends mom doesnt and shes mormon i was wondering if shes allowed to in case me and him get serious.<br /><br />Yes. But based on the state of your grammar and spelling perhaps you should focus on finishing your education before you start thinking about getting serious with anyone. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:18:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10328607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10326948 Who is sick of Oprah Winfrey? Is it just me?<br /><br />Sign me up! I was sick of her a decade ago. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:11:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10326948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10325467 In Mormon doctrine, is Jesus Christ the Firstborn and above all things, or is he the firstborn among spirit children?<br /><br />Yes, as you have shown in your own answer Bridget by using LdS Scripture: In Mormon doctrine, Jesus Christ IS INDEED the Firstborn and above all things as well as the Alpha and Omega, even our Eternal God. Jesus Christ is, was, and ever shall be God Almighty. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:56:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10325467 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10325256 does the mormon god have a beginning?<br /><br /><u>SHORT ANSWER</u> Yes. As the Lorenzo Snow couplet states, <b>"As man is God once was..."</b> which means, logically, that God was once a man, so it logically follows that the Mormon god had a beginning just like you or I did. <u>LONG ANSWER</u> "Lorenzo Snow, the fifth president and... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:43:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10325256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10324448 Christians, anyone tired of being slammed because of all the corruption in bad churches?<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE: =============== <u>I have just gotten off the phone with Dr. John Collins who is the founder, pastor and head of the Universal Church of Biblical Christians that MDYChristian is promoting heavily throughout Answerbag. . . </u> <u><b>TO MDYCHRISTIAN</b></u> Dr. Collins would like... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:31:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10324448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10324432 Christians, how is it some people who call themsleves Christians go to churches that support sin?<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE: ============== <u>I have just gotten off the phone with Dr. John Collins who is the founder, pastor and head of the Universal Church of Biblical Christians that MDYChristian is promoting heavily throughout Answerbag. . . </u> <u><b>TO MDYCHRISTIAN</b></u> Dr. Collins would like... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:25:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10324432 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10324427 Christians, what are the chances you will listen to a sermon from a Christian preacher you are told is really good but not from your church<br /><br /><u>I have just gotten off the phone with Dr. John Collins who is the founder, pastor and head of the Universal Church of Biblical Christians that MDYChristian is promoting heavily throughout Answerbag. . . </u> <u><b>TO MDYCHRISTIAN</b></u> Dr. Collins would like you to contact him regarding... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:24:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10324427 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10319308 Christians, what are the chances you will listen to a sermon from a Christian preacher you are told is really good but not from your church<br /><br />I've done it my entire Christian walk as have all my Christian friends and members of my local church. So I don't even understand why this is a question, candidly. As long as it's Biblically sound Theology, it's good. Period. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:54:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10319308 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10316826 CLOSED: How can Answerbag do a better job of dealing with factual and non-factual questions?<br /><br />Find a way that snark answers can be flagged or labeled, "Fun but not factual". And I agree that this is not only a problem but an annoying one. It's why I keep snarking that the REAL name of the website should be "OpinionBag". Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:53:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10316826 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10316792 Do Mormons/Latter Day Saints believe that God is an American?<br /><br />Not only American but a White, Male from Utah as well apparently! I say this because they only let White, American Males from Utah lead the LdS Church. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:36:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10316792 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10299262 Who or what is the biggest enemy of the mankind?<br /><br />Mankind. "We have met the enemy and he is us." -- Walt Kelly, Pogo Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:24:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10299262 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10298401 I propose that we proxy baptize all deceased past Presidents of the LdS Church into the Baptist Church - who's with me?<br /><br />SINCE LINKS TEND TO GO DEAD SO QUICKLY ON THE INTERNET, HERE IS THE REFERENCED ARTICLE IN IT'S ENTIRETY FOR THE SAKE OF QUICK, FUTURE REFERENCE. I WILL ASK THIS "ASKER'S CHOICE" SIMPLY TO KEEP IT AS CLOSE TO THE TOP OF THE DISCUSSION THREAD AND FOR NO OTHER REASON. <b>Will Pope Benedict become a... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:08:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10298401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10295536 Are Mormons honest people?<br /><br />The Mormon people, from my experience, tend to be just as honest and/or dishonest as the general population in most matters. They are GENERALLY good hearted, good willed people who strive to "Choose the Right" and "Return with Honor". However, when it comes to justifying and defending their... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:23:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10295536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10295471 Do you believe there are modern day prophets?<br /><br /><b>New Testament Prophets Today?</b> <i>by Pastor Jim Feeney, Ph.D.</i> ( http://www.jimfeeney.org/apostlesandprophets.html ) Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Curiously, and without biblical support, this fivefold list of ordained ministries from Ephesians 4:11 has been... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:49:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10295471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10291861 I propose that we proxy baptize all deceased past Presidents of the LdS Church into the Baptist Church - who's with me?<br /><br /><u>I have "dibs" on:</u> <b>David O. McKay</b> -and- <b>Joseph Fielding Smith</b> They are my two favorite LdS Presidents! Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:58:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10291861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10291793 Who ordained Joseph Smith to his position as prophet?<br /><br />SHORT ANSWER Luman Walter LONG ANSWER (from the neutral source Wikipedia; retrieved date of post) Luman Walter (c. 1789 – June 2, 1860) is known for his connection with the family of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Little is known of Walter's life. He was... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:42:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10291793 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10291746 I am sincerely trying to understand the trinity doctrine. Based on what i've heard from trinitarians, my question is: When we see the word "God" in the Bible, can we safely insert the word "Trinity" and get the same meaning?<br /><br />This devotional piece is from the Puritans - I believe that it answers your question well, but in an unexpected way: THE TRINITY Three in One, One in Three, God of my salvation, Heavenly Father, blessed Son, eternal Spirit, I adore thee as one Being, one Essence, one God in three... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:32:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10291746 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10290630 I am a mormon who believes in the church of jesus christ of ladder day saints. Who agrees who disagrees? Why?<br /><br />If you check my profile you will find, numerous reasons to disbelieve the LdS Church - just see my questions and answers. However, what I really would like to know is: If you're LdS then how come you can't spell the name of the Church correctly? It's "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:50:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10290630 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10284827 What is the best way to mend a broken heart?<br /><br />1) Grieve - let it out, cry, journal, rage, process it all. 2) Give it time. And if you get stuck seek out a good Therapist who can help coach you through the grieving process. And the WORST way to mend a broken heart is to jump right into another relationship right away. That's like... Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:16:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10284827 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10283071 Is there any reason why non-Trinitarians will not be saved, assuming that Trinitarian-ism is true?<br /><br />No. If having beliefs that are 100% aligned with "God's Theology (and if that's not an oxymoron, I don't know what is!) is the requirement for salvation then we're all doomed - including me. Rather one's Theological system must merely be aligned enough that you are worshiping the God of the... Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:53:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10283071 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10282091 I am sincerely trying to understand the trinity doctrine. Based on what i've heard from trinitarians, my question is: When we see the word "God" in the Bible, can we safely insert the word "Trinity" and get the same meaning?<br /><br />There is no more change in meaning more than inserting the word "Jehovah", "Jesus", "Godhead", "Heavenly Father", "Captain, oh Captain", "Easter Bunny", "Bongo Wongo", "Xenu", "Krishna", or "Get me down and Get me funky!" whenever you see the word "God" in the Bible. The result will depend on... Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:40:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10282091 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10258687 Are vigilantes doing the right thing?<br /><br />Vigilantism operates outside of the rule of law and justice. Period. No matter how you rationalize it that's the hard, but uncomfortable reality. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:01:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10258687 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10252969 Where you live, can you buy fast food that includes an egg after mid-day? I can't!<br /><br />Yep. Jack In The Box serves breakfast all day. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:54:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10252969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10252934 A practicing, active Mormon asks us: "How is the [LdS] church today any different from the pharisees of christ's time?"<br /><br />HERE IS THE FULL QUOTE IN FULL CONTEXT. AND I WILL PIN THIS AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE ORIGINAL QUESTION BY MARKING IT "ASKER'S PICK". AGAIN THIS IS ONLY TO KEEP IT AS CLOSE TO THE TOP AS POSSIBLE AND FOR NO OTHER REASON. <i>Full quote in context</i> (please note that the lack of... Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:42:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10252934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10251201 What the best computer platform?<br /><br />Windows OR Linux. Anything but Apple . . . unless you're a brain dead kool-aid drinker who likes your computer company doing all you thinking for you and limiting supply by creating a closed, niche, tightly controlled proprietary market that results in a 30%-300% premium for everything... Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:11:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10251201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10245006 Why do Mormons try so hard to appear Christian? Why do they claim they are, when their beliefs are 180° away from Christianity?<br /><br />Well, what I would really like to know is: Latter-day Saints: Why don't you accept me as Mormon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2413570 I'M JUST AS MORMON AS YOU ARE! I believe in the Book of Mormon. Inasmuch as it's translated correctly, of course. And since it's been changed by the... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:43:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10245006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10245002 Is the Mormon religion considered a Protestant religion?<br /><br />Well, what I would really like to know is: Latter-day Saints: Why don't you accept me as Mormon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2413570 I'M JUST AS MORMON AS YOU ARE! I believe in the Book of Mormon. Inasmuch as it's translated correctly, of course. And since it's been changed by the... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:42:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10245002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244991 Is Mormonism considered a Christian religion?<br /><br />Well, what I would really like to know is: Latter-day Saints: Why don't you accept me as Mormon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2413570 I'M JUST AS MORMON AS YOU ARE! I believe in the Book of Mormon. Inasmuch as it's translated correctly, of course. And since it's been changed by the... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:39:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244981 Latter Day Saints and Evangelicals bicker endlessly over whether Mormons are "Christians." Is there an objective criteria that's external to BOTH groups that we can use to make a determination? If so, what is it?<br /><br />AND what I would really like to know is: Latter-day Saints: Why don't you accept me as Mormon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2413570 I'M JUST AS MORMON AS YOU ARE! I believe in the Book of Mormon. Inasmuch as it's translated correctly, of course. And since it's been changed by the apostate... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:37:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244975 Why don't Baptists accept "Mormons" (Latter-Day Saints) as Christians?<br /><br />What I would like to know is; Latter-day Saints: Why don't you accept me as Mormon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2413570 I'M JUST AS MORMON AS YOU ARE! I believe in the Book of Mormon. Inasmuch as it's translated correctly, of course. And since it's been changed by the apostate LdS Church... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:36:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244975 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244971 Why don't baptists think Latter-day saints (Mormons ) are Christian?<br /><br />What I would really like to know is why Latter-day Saints don't think that I'm Mormon: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2413570 I'M JUST AS MORMON AS YOU ARE! I believe in the Book of Mormon. Inasmuch as it's translated correctly, of course. And since it's been changed by the apostate LdS... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:34:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10244971 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241821 Do you believe aliens have visited Earth?<br /><br />And they're alive, well, and living in Anaheim - where they fit right in! Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:54:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241463 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br />Dupe. SysAdmin please delete. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:48:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241456 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br />Short Answer: Yes the prophetic office was for yesterday, today, and until Christ returns. The Bible is clear on this point: Ephesians 4:8, 11-13 “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men” ... [11] It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:46:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241456 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241455 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br /><u>Short Answer:</u> Yes the prophetic office was for yesterday, today, and until Christ returns. The Bible is clear on this point: <b><u>Ephesians 4:8, 11-13</u></b> “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men” ... [11] It was he who gave some to be... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:46:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241453 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br />SysAdmin, dupe please delete. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:46:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241453 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241451 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br />Short Answer: Yes the prophetic office was for yesterday, today, and until Christ returns. The Bible is clear on this point: Ephesians 4:8, 11-13 “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men” ... [11] It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:45:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241451 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241447 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br />Short Answer: Yes the prophetic office was for yesterday, today, and until Christ returns. The Bible is clear on this point: Ephesians 4:8, 11-13 “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men” ... [11] It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:45:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10241447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10233006 I came across a website discussing this topic and it triggered me to ask this question...<br /><br />First, let me state that I am a Bible believing Evangelical Christian - please see my profile for full details. Second, let me state emphatetically, that in order to explain away the prophetic office that's so clearly talked about in the New Testament you have to believe in some form of... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:53:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10233006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10231109 LDS trivia: Joseph Smith Jr. originally translated the Book of Mormon into English. What was the *second* modern language into which the Book of Mormon was translated?<br /><br />Kolobian but to know that you have to know it with your "spiritual" not physical eyes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolob <object width="480" height="385"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WwYm_mKQ3Gs?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always"... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:28:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10231109 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10230911 19th Century Mormon Leaders ask us, "How did God & Christ get inserted into the First Vision by 20th Century Mormonism?"<br /><br />SINCE THE DATA SET IN THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE WAS TRUNCATED, I AM INCLUDING THE FULL DATA SET BELOW AND PINNING THIS ANSWER AS "ASKER'S PICK" SIMPLY TO KEEP THIS REFERENCE SET AS CLOSE TO THE ORIGINAL QUESTION AS POSSIBLE AND NO OTHER REASON. <i><u>This question is derived from the following... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:49:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10230911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10225873 ExMormons: I'm curious to get a show of hands of how many former members left the LdS Church primarily due to an Internet discussion board.<br /><br />OK, here's one for the books! I wasn't getting any response to my question (except two TBM posts) so I posted it on ExMormon.org. It was up for, say, 2-3 hours and then out of the blue, I was getting a LOT of good answers then the POOF! it's gone. So I put up a post asking WHY my thread was... Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:38:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10225873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10224631 Is authority from God essential to perform ordinances such as baptism or marriage?<br /><br />SHORT ANSWER: No in BOTH cases. LONG ANSWER: 1) You can baptize yourself. Consider this: Who baptized John the Baptist? The Bible is strangely silent if "authority" is required to baptize. However, as others have noted here baptism is NOT essential to salvation as demonstrated by the... Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:42:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10224631 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10211397 How did Alexander Campbell's theology end up in the Book of Mormon?<br /><br />HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF THE CAMPBELLITE THEOLOGY THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE BOOK OF MORMON. NOTE: I MAY PIN THIS ANSWER NEAR THE TOP OF THE THREAD FOR READY REFERENCE BY MARKING IT "ASKER'S PICK" IF IT STARTS TO DRIFT DOWNWARD IN THE DISCUSSION THREAD. TThe following list summarizes... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:47:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10211397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10207770 CHRISTIANS: I agree with Moroni 8:18 - do you?<br /><br />Though I don't accept the Book of Mormon as anything but a contrived work of 19th fiction, yes, I do indeed agree with Moroni 8:18. And I wonder why modern Mormons - who view the Book of Mormon as divinely inspired, sacred writ - no longer agree with it. Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:50:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10207770