Encyclopedia of Protestantism from A to Z
scientific truth – established by experiments that can be repeated and always produce the same result. … religious truth – people follow a religion and so discover the ‘truth’ which comes from God or a sacred text. What is the main difference between religious and scientific truths? One way to distinguish between science and religion …
Hindu worship, or puja, involves images (murtis), prayers (mantras) and diagrams of the universe (yantras). Central to Hindu worship is the image, or icon, which can be worshipped either at home or in the temple. What religions go to a temple? A temple is a religious building that’s meant for worshipping or praying. Hindu temples …
The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is another sacrament of initiation and can be received daily if desired. It is the central rite of Catholic worship. A baptized child’s First Communion is usually celebrated around age seven or eight and is preceded by their first confession (the sacrament of Reconciliation). What religions have First Communion? It …
The LDS Church publicly renounced the practice of polygamy in 1890, but it has never renounced polygamy as doctrine, as evidenced in LDS scriptures. It has always permitted and continues to permit men to be married in Mormon temples “for the eternities” to more than one wife. Do Mormons believe God is a polygamist? Teachings …
The crown has a perpetual copyright on the King James Bible, through “letters patent” originally issued to stop unofficial editions and then to protect the country from ranters, shakers, Quakers, nonconformity and popery. Who owns the copyright on the Bible? No one owns publishing rights to the Bible. However, some publishers own the right to …
Religious trauma syndrome (RTS) occurs when an individual struggles with leaving a religion or a set of beliefs that has led to their indoctrination. It often involves the trauma of breaking away from a controlling environment, lifestyle, or religious figure. How do you know if you have religious trauma? Signs and Symptoms of Religious Trauma …
Present-day practice. Generally speaking, in modern Christianity, Protestant and some independent Catholic churches allow for ordained clergy to marry after ordination. What religions do not allow priests to marry? In Latin Church Catholicism and in some Eastern Catholic Churches, most priests are celibate men. Exceptions are admitted, with there being several Catholic priests who were …
It is designed so as to meet the need of the climate and also to create and impact of monumentality. Firstly, climate wise, since church is a congregation space where a lot of people gather to pray, ceilings were designed so high to meet the scale of the same. Why do churches have high vaulted …
What is the number 2 mean spiritually? In numerology, the number 2 is associated with relationships and partnerships. When you’re looking for a partner who can assist you attain your goals, you’ll come across it. It appears that the angels are offering you the angel number 2 as a hint that you’ll meet someone in …
Religion was important to the ancient Greeks because they believed that it would make their lives better while they were living. They also believed the gods would take care of them when they died. The Ancient Greeks believed in many different gods and goddesses. What is the purpose of mythology and how does it relate …