Religion is a complex and very diverse topic. There are roughly 4,300 religions practiced worldwide and each of them influences a person’s morals, values, behavior, response, and culture in a myriad of ways. Therefore, religion is a difficult concept to define. Since religion affects many aspects of our daily lives, is it a social construct?
Wondering if divorce and remarriage an unforgivable sin? Many religious people truly believe and accept that it is an unforgivable sin to get divorced and remarried, but there are different opinions. Those who believe that it is forgivable believe so because God sacrificed his only son to die for all our sins in the Bible.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the Holy Trinity of the Bible. Together they are one God, but made up of three persons. They all share a divine nature, but Jesus also has a human nature because he lived a human life. The Bible makes numerous distinctions between the three persons.
“Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned” is the traditional opening line to the Catholic Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. The now private sacrament is based on a New Testament scene, Matthew 3:6, where people are publicly confessing sins before being baptized by John the Baptist.
According to a Tumblr user, you can summon a dad when you: Make a circle out of power tools (screwdrivers and wrenches will do in a pinch) Place a pair of socks inside sandals in the middle of the circle Chant “Hi Hungry, I’m dad” over and over Touch the thermostat Those who dare to … Read more
A parent can force their child to go to church until they reach a certain age. While there’s no specific recommendation, it’s best to let your child make this decision for themself, which usually happens around puberty. Forcing an adolescent child to go to church can have far-reaching consequences. Faith is a core component in … Read more
The most significant difference between a mentor and a spiritual father is that a mentor, generally speaking, guides the mentee through a particular phase of life. A spiritual father focuses on the spiritual enrichment and development of the “child” through their life and has a closer relationship. Mentorship has been a popular byword and movement … Read more
Father is a title we traditionally use to greet a church leader like a pastor, a priest, a deacon, or a bishop. A priest is the ordained minister of any Catholic-based Church. In comparison, a pastor is the spiritual leader of any other type of Christian congregation.
Father Time is the personification of time and typically has a harvester’s stickle, while The Grim Reaper is the personification of death and often has with him a scythe. They are two distinctly different characters in folklore. However, they also share a bond, because, with the inevitable and unstoppable passing of time, the result is always eventually, without exception, death.