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Where did Jesus stay during his 3.5 year ministry?
It's pretty clear from reading the Gospels that Jesus did not have a 'fixed abode' during his ministry. He moved around from place to place. He certainly stayed on some occasions with supporters. On ...
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Would it be correct to say that we could associate Christianity with terms like "way of life", "lifestyle", "philosophy" etc.?
No. I think this is one of the great errors promoted by public education, that all the "religions" are the same sort of things and basically interchangeable: they all have a founder, a holy ...
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Would it be correct to say that we could associate Christianity with terms like "way of life", "lifestyle", "philosophy" etc.?
Would it be correct to say that we could associate Christianity with terms like “way of life”, “lifestyle”, “philosophy” etc.?
The short answer is yes.
However the variations in definitions will ...
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Where did Jesus stay during his 3.5 year ministry?
Jesus stayed on the mountain called Olivet during His ministry.
37 And in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but at night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet.
38 Then early ...
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What did St. John Chrysostom mean by saying there is no difference between what is demanded from the monastics and the laity?
My understanding of this statement (and it has simply developed organically through practice in the Church - I cannot quote a definitive answer from anyone) ... is that laymen, just as monastics, are ...
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Is it possible to describe Christian lifestyle?
Given that there are over 2 billion Christians and only 14 million Jews, there is considerably more diversity in Christian lifestyle and practice compared to Jewish lifestyle. That said, the Wikipedia ...
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Would it be correct to say that we could associate Christianity with terms like "way of life", "lifestyle", "philosophy" etc.?
Would it correct to say that we could associate Christianity with terms like "way of life", "lifestyle", "philosophy" etc.? Please feel free to elaborate.
No, because ...
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How Are Trials Supposed to Build Faith?
How are trials suppose to build faith?
No one likes trials and tribulations. But used wisely they can be used to better our Christian faith and patience. Trials are known to help build character in ...
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How Are Trials Supposed to Build Faith?
A complete answer to your question would be very long. Here are a few thoughts.
James says the thing we do not want to hear:
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face
trials ...
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Would it be correct to say that we could associate Christianity with terms like "way of life", "lifestyle", "philosophy" etc.?
One thing I would add to this discussion is that one does not need to know every facet of the Christian "philosophy" to become Christian or to enter into a relationship with Jesus. As most ...
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Was the first Christian community a model for Religious Orders?
The context of Pope Francis's "This is not communism, but pure Christianity" in his 11 April 2021 Homily was a description of the disciples's response, a natural response enabled by Jesus ...
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Is it possible to describe Christian lifestyle?
Globally, no. There's simply far too many Christians across too many cultures to say there's a single Christian lifestyle outside of the major faith based doctrines and holidays.
On smaller scales, ...
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Where did Jesus stay during his 3.5 year ministry?
Jesus did not necessarily need to own a house to have a "fixed abode." He could have stayed with Peter at his home in Capernaum during his stays. Although we don't know the exact length of his stays, ...
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