Questions tagged [comparative-christianity]
For questions seeking comparisons of two or more denominations. For the concept of "denomination," use [denomination], and for surveys of Christian denominations, use [denomination-survey].
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What makes a Council's conclusions authoritative?
I was just reflecting on an answer to a question I recently asked, and began to wonder... How do we know the conclusions of a given Council were true? Are all findings by Christian Councils ...
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What is fundamentalism?
John Piper provides a list of traits that he respects about fundamentalists, yet he does not consider himself one.
In the context of Christianity (of course), what is a fundamentalist? And ...
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Is it possible to be both a humanist and a Christian? [closed]
The following definition of a humanist was given by Andrew Copson
As a humanist I try:
• To be rational, looking to science in an attempt to understand the universe
• To be ethical, acting in a way ...
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How do the Catholic and Orthodox views of original sin differ?
While reading about original sin, I often read that the Catholic and Orthodox churches disagree on the doctrine of original sin. But as far as I can tell, they both reject the idea that mankind ...
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Why does communion frequency vary in different denominations?
Different churches celebrate the Eucharist (Communion, Lord's Supper, ...) with different frequency. At one extreme, Catholic and high Anglican churches tend to celebrate it at least daily. Many ...
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What is “dominion theology”?
I've read a little bit about "dominion theology", and don't feel I understand it. What distinguishes this movement from mainstream modern Christianity?
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How do Christian denominations define what the meaning of life is?
The Baltimore Catechism says:
"God made me to know him, to love him, and to serve him in this world and to be happy with him forever in the next."
Many Catholics have this ingrained in their ...
