Questions tagged [christian-living]
The practice of day-to-day living in a Christian manner.
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easy yoke and heavy cross
I am having difficulty reconciling a tension that I see in the teachings of Jesus.
In Matthew 11:28--30 Jesus tells us
28 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I ...
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How was the church structured during the time of 300 AD - 500 AD?
I know in 1054 AD, the Catholic & Orthodox churches had split - creating the great schism, but I'm curious to learn about the earlier history of the church.
Are there any historical sources which ...
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Looking for Christian kids tape title with “Agapaopolis” on it
This is a long shot but I’ve been looking for this tape for years. It was a Christian kids cassette tape. It was about a boy either dreaming or going into a world meeting these other kids/people ...
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Why is the ritual of baptism needed?
Why is the ritual of baptism needed (by "ritual of baptism" here I mean the physical act of being immersed in or sprinkled with water)? Why just acts of prayer and oral confession not enough?
I am ...
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The New Perspective on Paul and the Christ Followers Self Understanding
This is mostly a set of questions that are being asked of Protestant Christians, particularly those that hold to the "New Perspective on Paul."
I have really enjoyed the work of modern "New ...
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According to Pentecostalism, what is the impact of the sin nature, hormones, and the Holy Spirit on libido?
What has more of an affect on libido, the flesh/sin nature or hormones and how does that change, after becoming a Christian filled with The Holy Spirit? And does receiving the Holy Spirit as a teen ...
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How does Catholicism deal with the apparent paradox/conflict between “love thy neighbour” and “you will be rewarded”
I am wondering about an apparent conflict between a call for selfless love topped with a promise of a reward for it. Simply speaking, one is called to behave well (love ones neighbour) out of kindness ...
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Jehovah's Witness view on a potential member marrying a non-Witness
What is the official Jehovah's Witness position regarding a woman who is studying with the Witnesses and who wants to marry a worldly man (a man who is not a Jehovah's Witness)?
We want to get ...
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What's the meaning of this quote by C. S. Lewis, regarding the heart and head?
C. S. Lewis wrote:
The heart never takes the place of the head: but it can, and should, obey it.
According to this, should we follow the heart or head?
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What is the best response to give when someone asks if you think that your religion is the only true one [closed]
I told someone the other day, much to his surprise that I was a Christian. He asked whether I though my religion was the only true religion to which I replied yes. He seemed somewhat 'offended' by ...
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What is the biblical basis for Christians NOT to quit their jobs, sell all their possessions, and preach the gospel?
While an argument can be made that all Christians should quit their "secular" jobs, sell all their possessions, and preach the gospel fulltime, I am thinking that its basis may not biblical. What then ...
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Can Catholics attend the secular wedding of two people baptized as Catholics?
I was born and raised Catholic, but became Wiccan a few years ago. My fiance is Catholic, but neither of us wants a Catholic wedding. We've decided on a secular ceremony, neither Christian nor pagan....
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I am fasting for 40 days [duplicate]
I am fasting for 40 days I was wondering if I can stop fasting every Sunday and eat normal food my mom said I can but I want to be sure
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According to Reformed Theology, what is the doctrinal basis for belief in New Testament tithing?
Most Reformed churches refer to "tithes and offerings" as an understanding of the giving structure in church. Reformed Theology as a theological framework is careful about ensuring there is a biblical ...
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Does the Catholic Church allow the use of birth control to save the woman's life?
Does the Catholic Church have any process of being allowed to use birth control if it is necessary to preserve the life of the woman? (For example, suppose a woman must take certain medications to ...
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Does the Catholic Church have a list of Good Books?
The Church maintained an index of banned books for a long time, until it got to be a "must read for Satanists" list. Has the Church (or affiliated bodies) ever maintained a list of good books.
Here'...
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Would a JW be disfellowshipped if they join a military (and are unrepentant about it)?
On my reading of a Anton Gill's 1989 book "The journey back from hell", he speaks briefly about JWs in the concentration camps. According to Gill, one of the issues the Nazis had with this group was ...
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Is it possible to describe Christian lifestyle? [closed]
I just finished reading the book "Living a Jewish Life," which explains the lifestyle practices that Jewish people generally follow, regardless of their faith or beliefs. It discusses the holidays and ...
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What is an overview of the perspectives on how a miracle is actually done? [closed]
Reading through Exodus and seeing that some of the miracles God told Moses to perform, pharaoh's magicians also performed them; I began to have these line of thoughts, that the acts of miracles may ...
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What is the biblical basis against seeking medical advice?
Which scriptures are used to deter Christians from seeking medical advice or the help of a doctor?
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What is the basis of not following Halakha? [duplicate]
What is the basis that allows Christians not to follow of Halakha? Halakha/Jewish Law states that in the normal course of things we may not permit what Judaism has forbidden, nor may we repeal or ...
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What part do Monks play in the Christian church?
I'm really interested in the practices of monks, one of which is being quite confined from society.
I very much respect their practices and am curious to know what fruits they bear in the Christian ...
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What did the early Christian twice weekly fasts consist of?
Other than what is mentioned in the Didache regarding the days for fasting, what did early Christian "twice weekly fasts" consist of? What I'd like to know more about is what they fasted from. For ...
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According to the Puritans, at what time did the Sabbath start and end?
In college, many of my Presbyterian brothers wouldn't study on Sunday, seeing that as a violation of the Christian Sabbath. But I heard that at least one of them, if he had a test on Monday morning, ...
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Why is use of the phrase “for God's sake” often considered sinful?
I often hear this on some people even in games, who use the phrase "for God's sake" or something similar ("for God's sakes," etc.)
I don't see how this can be considered sinful or blasphemous, ...
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In Roman Catholicism, does an individual's history of miscarriage lead to different or more specific guidance on pregnancy prevention?
As I understand it, Roman Catholicism teaches the following:
Life begins at conception and therefore abortion is wrong
Artificial birth control is wrong
Under normal circumstances these teachings ...
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In Reformed theology, are Christians still “totally depraved”?
In 2012, Calvinist pastor Tullian Tchividjian wrote an article, "Are Christians Totally Depraved?", in which he applied the language of total depravity to both non-Christians and Christians. He ...
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According to Catholicism, is it sinful to drink alcohol in order to get drunk?
Say you drink and you know if you drink more you might get drunk, or you simply drink to get drunk. You will become drunk and you know it, and no one is forcing you to drink.
Is that a sin, ...
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In Catholicism, do scripted and unscripted prayers have equal importance to one's spiritual identity and development?
By scripted prayer I mean prayers such as Our Father, Daily Bread, and Eucharistic prayers. I would also include prayers such as the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and Prayer to the Holy Spirit.
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Lords Prayer. Asking for Forgiveness
For those who beleive in the doctrine of Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS). How does one reconcile our need to not only confess our sins, but to ask God for forgiveness for those sins?
Forgive us ...
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What is the biblical basis for allowing atheists to speak openly and freely in society?
Theonomy is a view held by some Christians which argues that the Mosaic law should be applied in modern society. One of the things that some proponents of this view argue for is that atheists should ...
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How do the Seventh Day Adventist approach OT laws?
I know the Seventh Day Adventist church is known for following certain OT laws found in Leviticus such as the food/dietary laws. However I'm also under the impression that they don't follow all 600+ ...
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According to Catholicism, is it unlawful to cause others to work on Sunday?
The Precepts of the Catholic Church say:
You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor
There are already several discussions about what servile labor ...
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Does the LDS Church prohibit the use of caffeine? [duplicate]
I've heard it said a number of times that Mormons think it is wrong to consume caffeine. This would seem to naturally require abstinence from a number of beverages, such as coffee, black teas, and ...
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Why did Augustine attempt to stop Christians from walking barefoot?
In The Confessions, Augustine relates the story of an ascetic named Alypius who "tamed his body" to such an extent that "he went barefoot on the icy soil of Italy" (IX.vi). Henry Chadwick notes:
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What is the biblical basis for the belief that people must have children?
What is the biblical basis for the belief that people, generally speaking, must have children? I'm not referring to prohibitions on artificial birth control, but rather the idea that married people ...
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Are all forms of giving equally morally 'good' according to the Catholic church?
Catholics are called to help others in need and to give up what they have for others. However, we do not all give for the same reasons or in the same manner. I've generated a list of general forms of ...
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Did Tertullian forbid Christians from being school teachers?
While reading Bruce Shelley's Church History in Plain Language, I came across the following quote, in the context of how early Christians separated themselves from the world around them for fear of ...
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Scripture reference on quoting scripture in a hurtful manner
I've heard a few times that there is some verse in the bible that instructs people to be hesitant to quote scripture when wanting to "help" those that are hurt, guilty of an offense, looking just to ...
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What is the significance of the phrase “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi”?
The phrase is used during the ceremony of assigning a new pope, and can be interpreted in many ways.
A translation would be: "So pass the worldly glories."
How would you interpret its meaning, think ...
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Did Jesus really go to “hell”? [closed]
There are several sayings that "Jesus went to 'hell' after His death to save the then present people in hell". I do find it hard to believe this. A few questions then conjure themselves to mind that "...
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What is the scriptural basis for the Holy Spirit speaking to you through other people's words?
Sometimes I get the distinct feeling that something that someone has said is working on multiple levels. On the surface level they're talking about whatever makes sense in the context of the ...
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Does Catholicism consider body building to be a sin?
I am an amateur body builder. I have heard that the Roman Catholic church categorizes this as a 'sin'. Is this in line with church beliefs?
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What is the Amish view on the use of social media?
Not even sure if they would classify themselves as Christians, but what is their view on social media?
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What specific good does Catholicism attribute to play and entertainment?
In cases where a leisure, entertainment, play activity is questioned for its morality, the moral analysis tends to hinge on at least one evil aspect of the activity—one that either glorifies an evil (...
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What is the Catholic definition of meat for Lenten Fridays?
On English Language Learners, the definition of meat came up, and the question of what animals comprise meat. Tangentially, this led to a question about Catholics abstaining from meat on Lenten ...
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What is the history of silent prayer?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe there is much in the way of Biblical or early-church precedence for praying silently. It seems like prayers were generally spoken aloud. In modern times, ...
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What is reason behind Christianity most popular religious as of now? [closed]
I know its broad topic and debatable, but still If anyone can explain why Christianity most popular religious?
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Are there any groups of Christians who believe that all loans made with their money should be made without the expectation of repayment?
In Luke 6:35, Jesus says that Christians are to:
"lend, expecting nothing in return"
Are there any denominations or groups in Christianity (past or present) which have taught and acted on the ...
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What are the major Christian Festivals [closed]
Can anyone tell me what are the major Christian festivals?
Which are the given government holidays and which are not?
