Questions tagged [religious-practice]
Outward practice of one's religion in worship or prayer expressed through rituals and ceremonies.
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What are the practical differences between amillennialism and historical premillennialism?
Among the different eschatological schemes in Christian theology, I perceive that amillennialism and historical premillennialism do not differ in what they believe will happen before the second coming ...
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When did the practice of naked baptism begin and when did it fall out of fashion?
According to St. John Chrysostom in his Baptismal Instruction 11.28:
After stripping you of your robe, the priest leads you down into the flowing waters. But why naked? He reminds you of your former ...
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In the Catholic Church, does the private Act of Contrition require a specific prayer?
I'm aware that there is a specific act of contrition read in confession. However, when one seeks to make a private act of contrition (such as in the case where a mortal sin has been committed but a ...
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Was the immersion in water by the hand of others, a part of joining Christianity?
Was the immersion in water by the hand/s of others (such as the pastor's) for joining Christianity, already practiced in the time of Jesus in Judea (or right after), or was it something relatively new?...
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The priest/preacher's prayer before the sermon/homily -- what is it and why do the ECLA (and others) do it?
Tried to put the gist of this in the subject.
Often in my tradition (ELCA), the preacher will say a quick prayer before preaching; often it's the "May the words of my mouth.." prayer, or ...
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Why are the Trappist monks vegetarians?
I was reading about American prisoner Clayton Fountain and then stumbled upon the Trappists who are vegetarians. Generally, as a Baptist and having many Catholic friends, I don't see any vegetarian ...
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What is the origin of the "Fire Tunnel" ritual at Bethel Church?
According to Wikipedia:
Bethel Church is an American non-denominational hyper-charismatic megachurch in Redding, California with over 11,000 members. The church was established in 1952 and is ...
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Why did the Jansenists practice such harsh penances?
If the Jansenists did not deny the gratuity of grace, thinking grace cannot be earned or merited, why did they practice penances sometimes considered harsh?
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What is the origin of closing one's eyes during prayer?
I have been a Christian since my youth, but I have never received a satisfactory answer to this question.
Why must a Christian close their eyes during prayer?
In large services in the west, (I am not ...
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What are the meaning of and the biblical basis for the practice of pleading the blood of Jesus in prayer?
I've heard people say this phrase in prayer many times. A simple Google search for the exact phrase "plead the blood of Jesus" confirms that this is the case, returning about 280,000 hits (...
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What are the historical and scriptural reasons why women are prohibited and/or discouraged from wearing pants in some churches?
Note: I'm little surprised that this question had not been asked before.
I've noticed that some churches place more emphasis on the issue of modesty than others. In more exaggerated cases, some ...
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What practices are prohibited by Protestant churches but not explicitly prohibited by the Bible?
I would like examples of practices that are prohibited by Protestant churches (consider only Protestant churches that accept the Westminster Confession of Faith) but are not explicitly prohibited in ...
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Would an actual Christian (in the 1920s or today) actually make a "prayer sign" like this in this context?
In the Charlie Chaplin film "The Kid" (1921), there is a scene where his character, who is apparently supposed to be Christian, is being threatened with violence by a thug. As he walks ...
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Which sects of Christianity recite verses of God and prostrate to God during the night?
I'm looking that this verse if Quran.
Āl ʿImrān:13
They are not (all) equal. Of the population of the Book (Or: Family of
the Book; i.e., the Jews and Christians) is an upright nation (who)
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How common is it to fast for 40+ days among Christians?
I recently watched a testimony that reports the results of a 40-day water/juice fast (no food). The individual claims to have been addicted to drugs for 22 years, including marijuana, cocaine, ...
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