THE QUESTION: RE130: Why are more and more youth nowadays forgetting the Creator? Is it that they feel they have to obey too many “Do’s and Don’ts”? If so, is there any solution? I like one quotation from Jesus: “I give you power to overcome sin, but not the rules and regulations.” POSTED JAN. 4, 1999 Ratnakar <mecratna@mecheng.iisc.ernet.in>, Bangalore, India …

THE QUESTION: R100: Can someone please explain to me why white people insist on tanning (artificially or naturally)? Especially since tanning in the sun can cause skin cancer? POSTED MARCH 25, 1998 K.C., black female, Kansas City, MO ANSWER 1: I tan because darker skin looks better and healthier than being completely white. It’s kind of like natural makeup. Sure …

THE QUESTION: RE140: What is kosher gelatin? I see it in yogurt, and since I know no Rabbi is going to bless a meat product mixed in with a milk product, I’d like to know what the heck it is. POSTED FEB. 12, 1999 Sidna <baskthed@flash.net>, Fort Worth, TX ANSWER 1: Kosher gelatin is often made from fish. And to …

THE QUESTION: RE150: As a 21-year-old female who was born Jewish but never practiced, I am beginning to explore other religions in hopes of finding one that suits my beliefs. I am considering Catholicism. Do Christians see converts as “true and equal Christians,” or will I never be truly accepted as one of them? POSTED APRIL 8, 1999 Kate, 21, …

THE QUESTION: RE153: Are there any Christians or other religious people who find that masturbation is wrong? POSTED APRIL 21, 1999 Naomi, 20, black female <juicy_spice@chickmail.com>, Lansing, MI To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: RE152: How do African Americans perceive God? Do they pray to a white God or a black God? How do they portray God visually? POSTED …

THE QUESTION: R10: A friend born and raised in Wisconsin tells me that no subjects of an intimate nature (money, affection, etc.) were discussed in her home. That her parents would not allow it. Is this typical in white North American households? POSTED MARCH 9, 1998 – M. Hernandez, Miami, FL ANSWER 1: Yes, from my experiences, Anglo-American families I …