The body of beliefs or teachings on a given topic, established or supported by a given group of people
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Does the LDS Church teach that murder is unforgivable?
Doctrine and Covenants 42:18 appears to teach that anyone who kills cannot ever be forgiven.
Does "killing" refer only to murder or to any killing, be it in self defense or as part of a way?
And ...
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What differences will being a Christian make in this life?
What are the differences being a Christian will make in this life (on earth not entrance into heaven or hell)?
Or is it just a group identity of a hopeful passage into Heaven upon the next life and ...
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How do we make sure that we are on the rightful religion/path? [closed]
I borrowed (with permission) a question from Ahmed Han
Which is:
People of every religion claim that they are the ones in the right
path. Even the people of sects in these religions think that ...
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What is the biblical argument used by Protestants against the Catholic doctrine of Penance?
The Catholic Church holds to the doctrine of Penance. As I understand it, this refers to various deeds prescribed by a priest to the confessing person that must do to make amends for his own sin, ...
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Are some people pursued by the “enemy” relatively more than others?
My pastor made a general statement (or whole sermon;) and said something to the effect that the more the enemy knows you are in alignment with God the more he tries to knock us off course.
So, more ...
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Why was eating meat on Fridays forbidden in the Catholic Church for so many years?
I understand that the Catholic Church forbade people from eating meat on Fridays for many years. It seems that it is no longer every Friday, but just during Lent. Also, it is not all meat, but all ...
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What is the argument against the ICOC doctrine of “Disciples Baptism”?
The International Church of Christ, as I understand, teach the idea of "Disciples Baptism", which is distinct from both "Believer's Baptism" and "Infant Baptism". It teaches that people who are just ...
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What are the expected results of sexual sin?
Was listening to K-WAVE yesterday and there was a lot of talk about sexual sin.
What are the expected results of sexual sin?
(More specifically focusing during this life, not the after life or going ...
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Why is freemasonry considered by many evangelicals to be incompatible with Christianity?
Many Protestant and Evangelical churches and Christians view freemasonry as incompatible with Christianity and teach that a Christian should not be a member of the group.
What is the basis, biblical ...
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Why is Infant Baptism considered to be invalid by so many Protestant denominations?
Catholics and several Protestant denominations (and maybe even Orthodox churches) practice Infant Baptism, while many other Protestant denominations do not.
This question addressed the argument for ...
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What is the origin of the Doctrine of Trinity?
My understanding is that "Trinity" is not is not used in the Christian Bible to define the three hypostases: God, Christ, and Holy Spirit. What then is the historical origin of the Doctrine of the ...
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What is the basis for the Roman Catholic teaching regarding the Sin of Presumption?
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is something called the Sin of Presumption, which states that it is a sin for one to believe that he or she is assured of his or her salvation.
It seems ...
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Do Mormons still eat meat only in “winter, cold or famine?”
In the Doctrines and Covenants from which the Word of Wisdom comes (referring to abstinence from hot drinks, strong drinks/alcohol, and tobacco), it also states that meat should be used sparingly, ...
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What is the biblical basis for the claim that abortion is morally acceptable (when there are no complicating factors)?
Several Protestant denominations take an official position on abortion that it can be acceptable under certain circumstances, and that in those circumstances the choice can be made by the woman.
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According to Roman Catholic teaching, did people who died in Old Testament times spend time in Purgatory?
I understand that the Roman Catholic Church teaches that people today spend time in Purgatory after they die prior to going to heaven.
However, this teaching does not appear to have been taught in ...
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According to Roman Catholic Doctrine, what things have the power to decrease a person's time in purgatory?
Roman Catholic teaching states that many people spend a certain amount of time in purgatory after they die before going to heaven. I remember hearing something to the effect that people who are still ...
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According to Roman Catholic Doctrine, does everyone spend time in purgatory?
As I understand it, the Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is place of suffering called Purgatory where people spend time being purged of the sins they committed on earth. However, it seems ...
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“Hell's Best Kept Secret” from a Calvinist Perspective
The Hell's Best Secret teaching is very popular, and is making an impact on Churches and Christians, crossing denominational borders, and having an influence on Christian movies, television, and ...
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In what manner does the LDS believe we may become like God? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the Mormon doctrine regarding becoming a god?
Lorenzo Snow, a prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, stated:
As man is, God once was; as ...
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
I'm not really sure where to go with this question, since it is a question regarding Christianity. Also, I'm seeking a Christian perspective on this rather than a Muslim one. So, I thought that this ...
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Is it wrong that Jesus is usually portrayed as European looking?
Is it wrong that Jesus is usually portrayed as European looking, having certain facial and bodily features (muscular)?
Would most people follow Him if he did not look white or was heavy set?
It ...
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What is the biblical basis for the doctrine of Eternal Security?
The Doctrine of Eternal Security teaches that once a person truly experience salvation, that person's eternal destiny of eternal life is immutable.
What is the biblical basis or biblically-based ...
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What is the biblical basis for the doctrine of the loss of salvation?
In contrast to the doctrine of Eternal Security, many denominations believe that a person can, in fact, lose his or her salvation.
So, what is the biblical basis or biblical argument for the doctrine ...
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What must one do in order to lose his or her salvation?
Some Christian traditions believe that one can lose his or her salvation, even after a genuine conversion experience and years of faithfulness.
For those who teach this doctrine:
what ...
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What is the Biblical basis against the Calvinist doctrine of Irresistible Grace?
The question of what the Biblical basis is in favor of Irresistible Grace has been asked here. However, the question regarding the Biblical argument against it does not seem to have been addressed ...
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Would Calvinists classify themselves as determinists?
One of Joseph Arminius' arguments against Calvinism was that God's exhaustive foreknowledge does not require a doctrine of determinism.1
My question here is pretty straightforward: Do Calvinists ...
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What different acts do Catholic priests require of people who go to confession?
I understand that when people go to confessional in the Catholic Church, the priest will often prescribe certain things for them to do for penance in order for their sins to be forgiven.
I have heard ...
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If most of the Jehovah's Witnesses today are not a part of the 144,000, then what exactly are they?
I understand that the Jehovah's Witnesses believe that there are few of their members today who are part of the 144,000 mentioned in the book of Revelations. This implies that most of their members ...
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Do Priests, Cardinals, and Popes have a confessional to which they themselves can/should/must go?
The confessional is a standard practice of the Roman Catholic Church where church members may (or must) go to confess their sins to a priest. As I understand it, the priest then decides whether or ...
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What place does Lilith have in Christianity?
There was a show on the History channel stating that some scholars believe Adam and Eve were alive with a third human, Lilith. Lilith disobeyed Adam and Eve, so God sent her to live on earth as a ...
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According to mainstream Christianity, what happens after one dies?
Old Belief [held for decades]
After a person dies, the person sleeps until Judgment day, and is then awakened and goes into either heaven or hell.
New Belief (realized only yesterday)
Immediately ...
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“God desires all men to be saved” from a Calvinist perspective?
If I understand correctly, Calvinists believe that God selects certain people for salvation based solely on His will... that is, the selection has nothing to do with the people themselves.
My ...
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What is the origin of the doctrine of perspecuity?
Fundamentally, Catholics and Protestants read Scripture differently.
Catholics believe that any private interpretation of Scripture is subject to the teachings of the church, whereas Protestants, ...
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When did “tithing” come to mean “giving 10% of your gross income to the Church”?
I know the word "tithe" has "tenth" built into it, and so some Christians assume that every usage of the word "tithe" in Scripture is referring to "giving 10% of your gross income to the church." But ...
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Is it a sin to believe Jesus deceives us, to protect our souls?
Jesus ultimately cares about the judgement of our eternal soul.
Is it a sin to believe in a Holy deception that the reason He made His return unknown and mysterious is to keep us in line - or away ...
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From a Fundamentalist viewpoint, what does it mean to “take the Bible literally”?
In my previous answer on this question, while discussing Biblical Inerrancy, I stated:
The doctrine of inerrancy does not imply hyper-literalism. As noted
above, in the second possible mechanism ...
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Do any denominations have official doctrine regarding humans on other planets?
The recent discovery of an Earth-like planet caused me to wonder, do any Christian denominations have official doctrine regarding humans on other planets? If so, what is the doctrine?
Related: Does ...
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What is the Christian perspective on survival needs not met?
Let me clarify, this is not an attack on beliefs in any way. I changed the title as I see how it came off and it is due to my personal frustration with not understanding how things work - I apologize ...
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Denominational adherence to “The New Perspective On Paul”
To be honest, I'd never heard about the New Perspective on Paul before today. Does anyone know of denominations that subscribe to the NPP interpretation, in part or in full?
Specifically, the ...
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What is the Christian perspective on deceptive brain messages?
What is the Christian perspective on deceptive brain messages?
Modern science now shows us proof that we can rewire our brains, so that it works in more beneficial ways. The concepts in a new book by ...
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What doctrines teach that people are inherently good or bad?
Are we "basically sinful" or "basically good" (Are we born fundamentally sinful, or are we born holy but then 'fall' to temptation?).
What I really want are the names of the doctrines associated with ...
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Pre-Crucifixion Transubstantiation
The Roman Catholic church teaches the doctrine of transubstantiation--that the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Jesus. It seems that the sacrament of taking the body and blood ...
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Were Annanias and Saphira guilty of the “unforgiveable” sin?
In Acts 5 we are presented with the account of Annanias and Saphira.
Summary
they sold a piece of property, and then determined to lie to the Apostles and the Holy Spirit about its value, and give ...
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Biblical support of a Quadrichotomous view of Man
There are two common views of the Nature of Man - the Dichotomous, and the Trichotomous.
However, a Quadrichotomous view can also be drawn from Jesus' answer to the challenge of what is the greatest ...
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Do the dietary prohibitions in Acts 15:20 apply 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 ...
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Does the Church in general need to revisit and revise its strategy in maintaining the faith? [closed]
Is it a high time that we need to impart the young Christians (children) a comprehensive knowledge of all the doctrines of Christianity, or do we tend to raise them as unconvinced Christians ...
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What is the basis of the Jehovah's Witnesses' belief that Jesus died on a Stake instead of a Cross? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Crucifixion — torture stake or cross?
I understand that the Jehovah's Witnesses teach that Jesus died on a Stake (a vertical pole) instead of a Cross. What is ...
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Are there any Protestant beliefs which have their roots in Mormon doctrines?
Protestants often associate Mormonism with outlandish1 doctrines like innumerable Gods, people living on the sun, or special underwear that you can't take off2. But I am curious what lies at the ...
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What is the Calvinist perspective on regeneration?
When do Calvinists consider an elect person to be regenerate?
If it is at birth, then is it odd that someone who is "regenerate" is living in sin, up until the point of faith in Christ?
And if it is ...
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What is Lordship Salvation?
I have heard the term "Lordship Salvation" several times now, including in an answer I read recently.
Can anyone explain to me what this is?
Is this the official position of any major churches?
Is ...
