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Read thoughtful responses to a wide assortment of questions from Billy Graham’s My Answer column and other resources.

Is it always wrong to cheat on taxes?

I've been getting my financial records together to prepare my income taxes, and I'd like to ask you a question: Is it always wrong to cheat on taxes? I made some money last year selling something for cash, and I don't see any reason why I should pay part of it to the government, when they'll never know about it.

I got caught driving drunk, and it sure has wrecked my life. What should I do now?

I got caught driving drunk after a Christmas party a few weeks ago, and it sure has wrecked my life. Not only have I lost my license for six months, but my car insurance has gone through the roof. Please warn people not to do dumb things like this. It wasn't worth it.

Where is heaven?

I'm eight years old and I'd like to ask you a question. Where is heaven? Can I see it with a telescope?

I'm so confused and heartbroken…my wife announced our marriage was over because she'd found someone else. What can I do?

I'm so confused and heartbroken. I just got home a few weeks ago after a tour of duty in the Army overseas, and just before I returned, my wife announced our marriage was over because she'd found someone else. We'd had problems, but I didn't know things would get this bad. Please pray for me.

Does each person have a guardian angel?

Does each person have a guardian angel that watches over them? I'd like to think so, but if we do have a special angel protecting us, then why do we still have accidents and things like that?

Why would a loving God send anyone to hell?

Why would a loving God send anyone to hell? I have a hard time with this. It seems to me that if God truly loved us, we wouldn't have to worry about judgment or hell, would we?

Is it wrong for someone with a strong faith in God to take pills for depression?

Is it wrong for someone with a strong faith in God to take pills for depression? My wife has gotten very depressed, but she says God must be punishing her for some sin she's committed (although she can't point to anything), and she refuses to get help.

Why do people say that all you have to do is believe in Jesus and you'll be saved?

Why do people say that all you have to do is believe in Jesus and you'll be saved? I believe in Him, but I don't consider myself a Christian. I don't see how I could be a real Christian and not even know it, do you?

Is it OK to tell little lies as long as they don't hurt anyone? Or is every lie wrong?

My cousin and I are having a friendly debate about lying. I say it isn't wrong to tell a little lie as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, but he says every lie is wrong, no matter how small it is. Which of us is right, in your opinion?

Do you think there is any hope for the future?

Do you think there is any hope for the future? I look at the world my grandchildren are growing up in, and frankly I get very discouraged because of all the problems they're going to have to face.

What should we allow our children to watch on TV?

When our children were quite young we decided we would limit what they were allowed to see on television, because of all the sex and violence. But we've about decided it's a losing battle, because all their friends are allowed to watch anything they wish. Should we just give in?

How long does it take to get over the death of a loved one?

How long, in your experience, does it take to get over the death of a loved one? My wife died six months ago, and I can't even attend our church because I get so emotional. Will I ever get over her death?