[pnh102]

If this question is so pointless, then why not simply provide an explanation as to why as others have done? Regardless of the original poster's intention, such questions should be easily and readily answered.

Simply saying "that's a dumb question" just turns people off to faith.

[chuck_the_tv_out]

No, a truthful answer is best. Others gave it the softly-softly approach, but knowing God is about knowing truth, and the truth is, it’s a dumb question. Questioner should consider why it is a dumb question and do some research.

Understanding the difference between the dumb and the reasonable is one of the greatest gifts God gives through his word

[SampleMan]

Regardless of the original poster's intention, such questions should be easily and readily answered.

Why? There isn't any point in it. Its not our's to know the mind of God.

Simply saying "that's a dumb question" just turns people off to faith.

I didn't say it was a dumb question. It is a pointless question. Would you also feel obliged to answer whether God wears boxers or briefs? Treating the faith seriously, as it should be, doesn't turn people off to it. However, I think that treating it like a game of Dungeons and Dragons does.

[TradicalRC]

If this question is so pointless, then why not simply provide an explanation as to why as others have done? Regardless of the original poster's intention, such questions should be easily and readily answered.

I agree. God did not give us an intellect merely to dismiss others as dumb. The question deserves a thoughtful response, not an anti-intellectual one.

[John 3_19-21]

I’ll bite;

Pros:
The question is a good one because :
It has generated debate and commentary some of witch truly glorifies God.
It is entertaining.
What else am I going to do on a rainy S.C. Saturday morning?

Cons:

The question is a bad/pointless one because :
It is a question that requires an answer that could only be answered by God. And therefore could discourage rather than enlighten someone seeking the truth.
In spirit, it smacks of questioning God’s authority, something Satan, Adam & Eve did not have a lot of luck with.

I hope this better answers your comment.

JC