Catholic beliefs and practices This studycompiled by – J.M.Nel 15.5.2011… I would want to make it clear in order for you to understand that the articles are thoroughly researched. And secondly that my purpose with this study is not to bash the Catholic Church; I simply believe that there are some serious doctrinal problems with […]
“What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?”……The "Hail Mary," Ave Maria in Latin, is a Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary that consists of salutations and a plea for her intercession. Also, the term “Hail Mary pass” was used by the press to describe a pass by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger […]
“What is Zionism / Christian Zionism?”……Answer: Zionism, simply a political movement at its inception, has today become more of an ideology than anything else. By definition, Zionism is an international movement for the return of the Jewish people to Zion, the Land of Israel, while exercising the right to retain authority of government over the […]
Who are the Mennonites and what are their beliefs?”……Answer: The Mennonites are a group of Anabaptist (opposed to infant baptism) denominations named after and influenced by the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons (1496-1561). Mennonites are committed to nonviolence, nonresistance, and pacifism.……Mennonite congregations worldwide embody the full scope of Mennonite practice from old-fashioned "plain" people […]
“What is the EpiscopalianChurch and what do Episcopalians believe?”……Answer: The Episcopal Church, USA (ECUSA) is the official organization of the Anglican Communion in the United States. Most of the earliest colonists to America were Anglican Puritans, and the Anglican Church became the established church of Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia […]
“What is a Congregational Church / Congregationalism?”……Answer: Congregationalism speaks of a form of church government. "Episcopal" church government is rule by bishops, "presbyterian" church government is rule by elders, and "congregational" church government is rule by the congregation. Episcopal government usually includes a hierarchy over the local church and presbyterian government sometimes does as well. […]
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church and what are the beliefs of Orthodox Christians?”……Answer: The Eastern Orthodox Church is not a single church but rather a family of 13 self-governing bodies, denominated by the nation in which they are located (e.g., the Greek Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox Church). They are united in their understanding of […]