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What is Catholic "Gold ring mass"? What kind of liturgy it is?
Today's (12th of September) list of feasts and saints mentions "Gold Ring Mass", but I can not find any information on it. Google perceives this as physical quantity and not as a liturgy and the Bard suggests that this is a special kind of mass that…
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Christian Science Monitor: a socially acceptable source among conservative Christians?
My beloved (somewhat conservative) presbyterian-pentecostal mother spends hours every week on dubious, supposedly Christian websites and then regurgitates their dubious prophesies and conspiracy theories. I rarely get to have a normal conversation…
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Why did Christianity survive at all?
I was reading about ... hold on, what was I reading about? Nevermind, I was URL surfing. Jumping around from one link to another I somehow got to this -
He [Nero] was known for having captured Christians burned in his garden at
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How to get the most out of the Bible with just one reading?
I grew up Catholic but lost my faith in teenage years. Regardless, the Bible has been very influential until this day and it has some pretty neat stories.
I now want to read the Bible seriously. I have never read the whole text and I have no idea…
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Did Aquinas believe that church bells ward off bad weather?
An 1880 issue of Popular Science reports that, in the opinion of Thomas Aquinas,
church-bells, provided that they have been duly consecrated and
baptized ... repel the demons and avert storm and lightening (p. 356)
The article seems to be quoting…
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A problem with Purgatory: How could Jesus say what he did to the repentant criminal on a cross next to him if Purgatory existed?
If I understand the matter of Purgatory correctly, it is as stated in this Catholic Encyclopedia of Theology which speaks of ‘believing humanity, characterized by finality of decision’ – which surely applies to that man, who showed repentance and…
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Overview of Trichotomous vs Dichotomous views of Man
There are generally two* views of Man
the Dichotomous (Soul & Body)
the Trichotomous (Soul, Spirit, & Body)
Notably, A W Pink ascribes to the Trichotomous view (or Tripartite).
Also notably, R C Sproul views the Trichotomy as…
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What is the Bible and Christian view on Astrology?
Being on this site has given me an opportunity to reflect and investigate more my beliefs and gain a greater understanding of the beliefs of other Christians. I was raised being taught that astrology was a pagan practice that went against Christian…
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What is the purpose and basis for the special garments issued to temple-going Mormons?
I understand that there are certain garments which temple-going Mormons are obliged to wear after going through their initial Temple Ceremony. My question is regarding the basis for this. When did it originate? Was it a new revelation from God? …
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To what extent should the Apostles' speech be considered infallible?
It is my understanding that all known writings of the Apostles are considered infallible and are Canonical. However, I am unclear as to what extent recorded speech of the Apostles should be considered inspired.
In Galatians 3:11-13 we have evidence…
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Is Political Correctness showing shame for our God?
Often times I see political correctness as an excuse to remove references to God. The excuse is that it is an effort to not offend those of different faiths. For example instead of Christmas it is the Holiday Season.
I often times find myself torn…
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Have the dietary prohibitions of Acts 15:20 been applied to Christians today?
An answer to this question references Acts 15:20, which says --
(19) Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, (20) but should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from…
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Why has God never spoken to me?
I was born and raised in the Catholic religion. In the beginning I was, as far as I can judge, a good Christian.
But I never felt any connection to God while praying. It was like talking to myself. Nothing special happened. I’m not talking about…
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Why are the books of the Protestant Bible in the order that they are in?
I am curious why the books of the Protestant Bible are in the order that they are in?
Someone told me they thought the books were in some sort of chronological order - is that true? (I know the content isn't chronological, but are they in the order…
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How do churches that have indefinitely suspended in-person services understand Hebrews 10:25?
Hebrews 10:23-25 says
"Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is
faithful. 24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love
and good deeds. 25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have
made a habit, but…
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