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Among early Christian writers, there existed differing viewpoints regarding the ethics of deception and dishonesty in certain circumstances. Some argued that lying and dissimulation could be justified for reasons such as saving souls, convincing reluctant candidates to accept ordination, or demonstrating humility by refraining from boasting about one's virtues.
Christian views on sin. In Christianity, sin is an immoral act and transgression of divine law. [ 1] The doctrine of sin is central to the Christian faith, since its basic message is about redemption in Christ. [ 2] Hamartiology, a branch of Christian theology which is the study of sin, [ 3] describes sin as an act of offence against God by ...
Prostration is the gesture of placing one's body in a reverentially or submissively prone position. Typically prostration is distinguished from the lesser acts of bowing or kneeling by involving a part of the body above the knee, especially the hands, touching the ground. Major world religions employ prostration as an act of submissiveness or ...
According to B. J. Oropeza, the warning passages in the New Testament describe at least three basic dangers which could lead a Christian to apostatize from Christ and the Christian faith: [42] Temptations: Christians were tempted to engage in various vices that were a part of their lives before they became Christians (idolatry, sexual ...
The sleeping position is the body configuration assumed by a person during or prior to sleeping. Six basic sleeping positions have been identified: [dubious – discuss] Fetus (41%) – curling up in a fetal position. This was the most common position, and is especially popular with women. Log (15%) – lying on one's side with the arms down ...
Lay ministry. Lay ministry is a term used for ministers of faiths in Christian denominations who are not ordained in their faith tradition. Lay ministers are people who are elected by the church, full-time or part-time. They may have theological degrees and training, which may be required in certain instances, but not all lay ministries require ...
Christian pacifism is the theological and ethical position according to which pacifism and non-violence have both a scriptural and rational basis for Christians, and affirms that any form of violence is incompatible with the Christian faith. [ 1] Christian pacifists state that Jesus himself was a pacifist who taught and practiced pacifism and ...
Share these funny, church-appropriate jokes with your faithful friends, Bible study group, or Christian parents for a round of giggles (and maybe a few groans).