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Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine and, more broadly, of religious belief. … Theologians use various forms of analysis and argument (experiential, philosophical, ethnographic, historical, and others) to help understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote any myriad of religious topics. What is philosophy and theology called? Philosophical theology is …
A christening is a Christian ceremony where a baby is welcomed into a church congregation. The service features a blessing known as a baptism where the baby is marked with or submerged in water. Promises are made by the parents and godparents stating the child will be brought up within the Christian faith. How long …
In Europe during the Medieval times the only recognised religion was Christianity, in the form of the Catholic religion. … The lives of many Medieval people including various orders of monks and nuns were dedicated to to the Catholic church and religion. This was also a period of great change in the Christian church. What …
The couple make their vows in the presence of God and with the understanding that God is part of the union. “I, [Groom’s name], take you, [Bride’s name], to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and …
According to various scholars and sources Pentecostalism – a Protestant Christian movement – is the fastest growing religion in the world, this growth is primarily due to religious conversion. According to Pulitzer Center 35,000 people become Pentecostal or “Born again” every day. Where is Christianity growing fastest? Christianity has been estimated to be growing rapidly …
Christianity counts the Twelve Prophets as twelve individual prophetic books, and refers to them as the Dodekapropheton (Greek for “twelve prophets”) or simply as “the Minor Prophets,” indicating their relative length when compared to the Major Prophets. How many Major Prophets are in the Catholic Bible? The entire Old Testament could be said to be …
The verse in the Bible that most Christians make reference to is Leviticus 19:28, which says,”You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord.” So, why is this verse in the Bible? Why is tattoo forbidden in the Bible? But in the …
The purposes of the practice of a religion are to achieve the goals of salvation for oneself and others, and (if there is a God) to render due worship and obedience to God. Different religions have different understandings of salvation and God. What is the purpose of religion in human life? Religion helps in creating …
While the phrase “separation of church and state” does not appear in the U.S Constitution, it forms the basis of the reason that organized prayer, as well as almost all types of religious ceremonies and symbols, have been banned at U.S. public schools and most public buildings since 1962. Do schools fall under separation of …
Unlike the Roman Catholic Church, the Armenian Church allows parish priests to be married, but only celibate clergy can rise to the rank of bishop. A candidate must decide before ordination whether he will take the vow of celibacy. Women are not allowed to become priests. What is an Armenian priest called? Armenian priests below …