By Phillip J. Milano Question So much is made of anti-Semitism and how ugly it is, yet anti-Catholicism is alive and well on TV and in the movies. Live talk shows seem obsessed to bash the church. Rene, Port Orange Replies Catholicism is the largest denomination in the U.S. and world (more than a sixth of the planet’s population), so …

By Phillip J. Milano Question Straight women and gay men: What is the most attractive muscle on a man? David B., Los Angeles Replies His brain. Lady J., 24, Los Angeles Abs are the most attractive. My second choice would be their chest, as long as they aren’t overly built (“man-boobs”). Gregory, 17, gay, Minn. I find the thighs very …

By Phillip J. Milano Question Why do old people like to talk about their golf game so much? Ben is Awesome, 9, Clay County Replies Old people, like young people, middle-aged people and all the people in between, like to talk about things they find interesting. I know lots of old people — my grandkids think I am an old …

By Phillip J. Milano  Question Do younger people understand how age-related diseases like arthritis affect someone’s lifestyle, even if they’re not in a wheelchair? I sometimes feel my illnesses are not quite accepted or believed. Martha, 59, Portage, Mich. Replies Yes. My older sister found out she had arthritis in her wrists when she was 23. She is a drafter and …

By Phillip J. Milano Question At our local stores there is a huge difference in the type of people who shop in Walmart compared to Target. Are the Walmarts in other areas like this? Trent, Fargo, N.D. Replies I don’t understand the need for many Walmart customers who seem to make an effort to be offensive and walk around with …

By Phillip J. Milano Question Why are white people so dogmatic about grammar? Good grammar isn’t linked to intelligence. — Nia C., 30, black, Chicago Replies I admit that proper grammar is important to me and that I form an at least partially negative impression of people who use poor grammar. I agree that good grammar does not equate with …