saintleonards How was the Church affected by feudalism? Local lords held many of the same powers that are usually associated with government, and the king became just another feudal lord. … The church, too, became part of the feudal system. By the 900s the church owned vast amounts of land, some of which it granted … Read more
Is Christianity theism or pantheism? Theistic religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all have the monotheistic belief in a God, whereas a polytheistic religion such as Hinduism holds a belief in many gods. How is pantheism different from Christianity? Pantheists who give credence to the idea that the universe is real, agree that … Read more
Can a Lutheran go to confession? Unlike the practice in the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran churches have not required attendance at private confession in order to be eligible to receive Holy Communion. Generally, there are no confessionals built into Lutheran churches. Private confession is usually done in the pastor’s office. Is confession a … Read more
Did Joseph Smith have apostles? Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were both designated apostles by 1830. … Other church members with proselytizing responsibilities were also referred to as apostles. A June 1829 revelation appointed Cowdery and David Whitmer to designate twelve apostles. Who were the 12 nephite apostles? The names of the twelve Nephite … Read more
How did Jesus show his divinity? In the Gospel of John, miracles are used to convince people that Jesus is God and that his promises are real. … Jesus’ final miracle, the resurrection of Lazarus, not only proved of the miracles he could perform, but also to show of what Jesus had promised to … Read more
Is it wrong to ask God for revenge? Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to … Read more
Who can officiate a non religious wedding? The Officiant But when you’re not religious, who can you choose to officiate? You’ll want to check your state’s laws regarding who’s qualified, but the short answer is that most sitting or retired judges, magistrates, or justices of the peace can perform a civil wedding ceremony. Can … Read more
Which religion reads prayer from a prayer book? Book of Common Prayer, liturgical book used by churches of the Anglican Communion. First authorized for use in the Church of England in 1549, it was radically revised in 1552, with subsequent minor revisions in 1559, 1604, and 1662. Is the Book of Common Prayer Biblical? … Read more
Does it matter what position I pray in? There is no right or wrong way to pray, or one position of a prayer that is superior to another. The only thing that we, as believers must do is humble ourselves before the Lord, acknowledge His Lordship of our lives, and pray without ceasing. Is … Read more
What is the difference between Lutheran and Catholic confirmation? Catholic vs Lutheran The difference between them is the belief of the Catholics strongly lies on doing good work with faith towards God brings salvation. Lutherans believe in showing love and faith to Jesus Christ brings them salvation. Does the Catholic Church recognize Lutheran baptism? … Read more