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What denomination is between the Catholic Church and Baptist Church, in terms of faith and religious practices?
Q. My girl-friend and I have decided to start attending church together. Neither of us attends church on regular bases. I was raised as a Baptist. She was raised as a Catholic. I would like to find a church that both of us would feel comfortable attending.
Asked by toad - Sun Jan 10 17:56:08 2010 - - 16 Answers - 1 Comments
A. How about finding one that is preaching the Word of God with truth and with power. How about attending one that you will grow spiritually, and will be challenged to live a holy life, and one filled with serving the Lord. How about attending a church that will draw you closer to Jesus Christ and will convect you of your need for a Saviour if your not already truly saved. Those are the things you should be looking for in a church. To many churches out there are trying to make people feel comfortable, but what we need is a church that challenges us, and pushes us to new spiritual growth. And with that, you have limited the churches that you can go to. Obviously the Catholic Church is out (will most of them), The Cult Churches like… [cont.]
Answered by Evangelist Paul - Sun Jan 10 18:06:17 2010
Q. My girl-friend and I have decided to start attending church together. Neither of us attends church on regular bases. I was raised as a Baptist. She was raised as a Catholic. I would like to find a church that both of us would feel comfortable attending.
Asked by toad - Sun Jan 10 17:56:08 2010 - - 16 Answers - 1 Comments
A. How about finding one that is preaching the Word of God with truth and with power. How about attending one that you will grow spiritually, and will be challenged to live a holy life, and one filled with serving the Lord. How about attending a church that will draw you closer to Jesus Christ and will convect you of your need for a Saviour if your not already truly saved. Those are the things you should be looking for in a church. To many churches out there are trying to make people feel comfortable, but what we need is a church that challenges us, and pushes us to new spiritual growth. And with that, you have limited the churches that you can go to. Obviously the Catholic Church is out (will most of them), The Cult Churches like… [cont.]
Answered by Evangelist Paul - Sun Jan 10 18:06:17 2010
How did the catholic church fail its people during the catastrophes of the 14th Century?
Q. In the fourteenth century, the medieval west suffered a series of catastrophes, and the prestige of the church decreased dramatically. In which ways were the church s dominance questioned, and how did the church fail to meet the needs of its people. What were the Churches failings during this time? During the plaque, famine and the rest - how did the Church fail the needs of the people? For example, taxes, indulgences and the creation of purgatory.
Asked by The Thinker - Tue Feb 19 16:34:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The church did not fail its people. on the contrary the church as it always has- kept civilization together and kept it from falling completely apart. Taxes and feudalism were state caused problems- along with the inquisition and Templar persecutions. These were the doings of the States of Europe who were far from control of the church. In fact, it took all the resources the church had to keep Christendom together as long as it had...There was always a despot king who resented papal interference in "their" church. Finally, England finally did break away- because a spoiled murderer named Henry VIII wanted a divorce...of course by this time the church had lost many a devoted Catholics in martyrdom- (Thomas aBeckett, Joan of Arc) because… [cont.]
Answered by Stiven - Tue Feb 19 17:28:36 2008
Q. In the fourteenth century, the medieval west suffered a series of catastrophes, and the prestige of the church decreased dramatically. In which ways were the church s dominance questioned, and how did the church fail to meet the needs of its people. What were the Churches failings during this time? During the plaque, famine and the rest - how did the Church fail the needs of the people? For example, taxes, indulgences and the creation of purgatory.
Asked by The Thinker - Tue Feb 19 16:34:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The church did not fail its people. on the contrary the church as it always has- kept civilization together and kept it from falling completely apart. Taxes and feudalism were state caused problems- along with the inquisition and Templar persecutions. These were the doings of the States of Europe who were far from control of the church. In fact, it took all the resources the church had to keep Christendom together as long as it had...There was always a despot king who resented papal interference in "their" church. Finally, England finally did break away- because a spoiled murderer named Henry VIII wanted a divorce...of course by this time the church had lost many a devoted Catholics in martyrdom- (Thomas aBeckett, Joan of Arc) because… [cont.]
Answered by Stiven - Tue Feb 19 17:28:36 2008
Is it legal for a church to distribute a paid political ad for/against a state amendment?
Q. Is it legal for a church to distribute in their weekly bulletin at Sunday service a bulletin that has "paid political ad..." for/against a state amendment that is up for a vote? Is it legal for the same church to post Christian Coalition of America on their website along with ValuesVoter link? What are the church's obligations as a tax-exempt organization as far as distribution of paid political ads and assocations with politcal groups?
Asked by doublewidemama - Sat Nov 8 21:44:41 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If the church is claiming tax exempt status while doing these things, it may be breaking both federal law and one of the Commandments by stealing from American tax payers. Link below is to the IRS website documentation on this issue. It is very detailed, even mentioning that when a tax exempt organization establishes a web link to another website there are consequences if that linked site endorses a particular candidate, or favors one over another (Christian Coalition does). If you have any concerns, contact the IRS.
Answered by eryops - Sat Nov 8 22:27:54 2008
Q. Is it legal for a church to distribute in their weekly bulletin at Sunday service a bulletin that has "paid political ad..." for/against a state amendment that is up for a vote? Is it legal for the same church to post Christian Coalition of America on their website along with ValuesVoter link? What are the church's obligations as a tax-exempt organization as far as distribution of paid political ads and assocations with politcal groups?
Asked by doublewidemama - Sat Nov 8 21:44:41 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If the church is claiming tax exempt status while doing these things, it may be breaking both federal law and one of the Commandments by stealing from American tax payers. Link below is to the IRS website documentation on this issue. It is very detailed, even mentioning that when a tax exempt organization establishes a web link to another website there are consequences if that linked site endorses a particular candidate, or favors one over another (Christian Coalition does). If you have any concerns, contact the IRS.
Answered by eryops - Sat Nov 8 22:27:54 2008
How did the early church start as one and is now lots of different ones?
Q. How did the early church start as one and is now lots of different ones? The early church was originally one but is now lots of groups can you explain this. Thanks.
Asked by japanese spitz lover - Sun Oct 5 07:41:50 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Apostasy. (Acts 20:29-30) . . .I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among YOU and will not treat the flock with tenderness, 30 and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.
Answered by Harry O - Sun Oct 5 08:25:19 2008
Q. How did the early church start as one and is now lots of different ones? The early church was originally one but is now lots of groups can you explain this. Thanks.
Asked by japanese spitz lover - Sun Oct 5 07:41:50 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Apostasy. (Acts 20:29-30) . . .I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among YOU and will not treat the flock with tenderness, 30 and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.
Answered by Harry O - Sun Oct 5 08:25:19 2008
How to lead a church youth group with teens that are not interesed?
Q. I just have been appointed to lead a church youth group. Basically, every sunday i need to teach them a lesson. However, I don't know how to get throug to them. They all are forced to come and all don't really care for church whatsoever. Any suggestions on the approach I should take or what lessons I should teach first? They all grew up in the church and know the basics, they just don't want anything to do with church and christianity anymore. all teens too.
Asked by Lydia C - Sun Oct 4 05:56:12 2009 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Lydia, no one can help you there. If you are a believer God picked you as Ephesians 1:4 tells us and it is He who reveals Himself to us. It took me much frustration to learn this. But just as you had your time they will have their time, for the one's that He wants He will chasten to get their attention, at least that is what He did to get my attention. God Bless you and maybe out of 100 teens your teaching will reach one, thats the one God wanted.
Answered by Don - Sun Oct 4 06:12:43 2009
Q. I just have been appointed to lead a church youth group. Basically, every sunday i need to teach them a lesson. However, I don't know how to get throug to them. They all are forced to come and all don't really care for church whatsoever. Any suggestions on the approach I should take or what lessons I should teach first? They all grew up in the church and know the basics, they just don't want anything to do with church and christianity anymore. all teens too.
Asked by Lydia C - Sun Oct 4 05:56:12 2009 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Lydia, no one can help you there. If you are a believer God picked you as Ephesians 1:4 tells us and it is He who reveals Himself to us. It took me much frustration to learn this. But just as you had your time they will have their time, for the one's that He wants He will chasten to get their attention, at least that is what He did to get my attention. God Bless you and maybe out of 100 teens your teaching will reach one, thats the one God wanted.
Answered by Don - Sun Oct 4 06:12:43 2009
What is the point of a church wedding if you are not a christian?
Q. Many friends of mine who are atheists or agnostic talk about wanting church weddings and even go to church or get Christened so that they are allowed (it is a requirement in many churches). What is the point of this? Also have you had this experience?
Asked by Daniel M - Sat Sep 26 07:17:54 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i believe they just want it to look "fancy". it's a lot more glamourous than any person authorized to marry doing it in a court setting
Answered by Melissa L - Sat Sep 26 07:22:17 2009
Q. Many friends of mine who are atheists or agnostic talk about wanting church weddings and even go to church or get Christened so that they are allowed (it is a requirement in many churches). What is the point of this? Also have you had this experience?
Asked by Daniel M - Sat Sep 26 07:17:54 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i believe they just want it to look "fancy". it's a lot more glamourous than any person authorized to marry doing it in a court setting
Answered by Melissa L - Sat Sep 26 07:22:17 2009
How does a church get rid of the Jezebel spirit?
Q. It seems like such a problem in churches these days. Have any ideas or advice? And have you seen this in a church and the cleansing of it?
Asked by Deb S (SFECU) pray4revival - Fri Apr 23 13:42:47 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Enforce Church Discipline, But do so in Love and Compassion, This involves prayer over the individual in question. If It is a whole Church ? Leave, Find another, Pray for the Church yes, But why would you spend time among those in that Church who suck the Life out of you ? Just leave and let God do what God does best concerning a Church like that
Answered by Lightning From the East - Fri Apr 23 13:49:12 2010
Q. It seems like such a problem in churches these days. Have any ideas or advice? And have you seen this in a church and the cleansing of it?
Asked by Deb S (SFECU) pray4revival - Fri Apr 23 13:42:47 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Enforce Church Discipline, But do so in Love and Compassion, This involves prayer over the individual in question. If It is a whole Church ? Leave, Find another, Pray for the Church yes, But why would you spend time among those in that Church who suck the Life out of you ? Just leave and let God do what God does best concerning a Church like that
Answered by Lightning From the East - Fri Apr 23 13:49:12 2010
How do I choose the best church to attend?
Q. My wife and I attend a church together, but lately I've been wanting to return to an old church that I went to for many years when I was younger. I just don't feel at home with the church we are currently attending.
Asked by EngageYourself7 - Thu May 20 00:23:59 2010 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Talk to your wife about it and share your heart. Tell her why you don't feel at home. If it's just an emotional feeling, and something you can't explain, you should pray about it. Feelings sometimes betray us, especially when it comes to making a decision. If there are definable reasons though, it might be something you need to do! In either case, you should talk to your wife about it. She may be willing to go with you back to the church you attended when you were younger. You also should make sure that you make an honest assessment of the old church, so that it isn't nostalgia that's bringing you back. Most of all, you should pray about both places and ask God to help you and your wife figure out which place is right for you. … [cont.]
Answered by Teresa - Thu May 20 00:46:58 2010
Q. My wife and I attend a church together, but lately I've been wanting to return to an old church that I went to for many years when I was younger. I just don't feel at home with the church we are currently attending.
Asked by EngageYourself7 - Thu May 20 00:23:59 2010 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Talk to your wife about it and share your heart. Tell her why you don't feel at home. If it's just an emotional feeling, and something you can't explain, you should pray about it. Feelings sometimes betray us, especially when it comes to making a decision. If there are definable reasons though, it might be something you need to do! In either case, you should talk to your wife about it. She may be willing to go with you back to the church you attended when you were younger. You also should make sure that you make an honest assessment of the old church, so that it isn't nostalgia that's bringing you back. Most of all, you should pray about both places and ask God to help you and your wife figure out which place is right for you. … [cont.]
Answered by Teresa - Thu May 20 00:46:58 2010
Always told my religion was church of England, should I start going to a local church?
Q. My family have a christian background, but I have never been to church. Should I start going to a local church?
Asked by Neil - Thu Sep 23 05:22:14 2010 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If you want to then have a look. There is no harm in going along to a service and seeing what you think. It bodes well to be open minded. There are many denominations and you should go to one that you agree with and feel comfortable in.
Answered by Bronte - Thu Sep 23 05:30:41 2010
Q. My family have a christian background, but I have never been to church. Should I start going to a local church?
Asked by Neil - Thu Sep 23 05:22:14 2010 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If you want to then have a look. There is no harm in going along to a service and seeing what you think. It bodes well to be open minded. There are many denominations and you should go to one that you agree with and feel comfortable in.
Answered by Bronte - Thu Sep 23 05:30:41 2010
Why does the church conceal and ignore and misrepresent legitimate criticisms and critics?
Q. If Christianity is undoubtedly true, why doesn't the church demonstrate it by refuting the whole body of skeptical literature in Sunday School classes? The church isn't trying to hide something is it? How can the church possibly maintain credibility when it is so blatantly partisan on the side of dogma, and obviously not dispassionately seeking truth wherever the evidence may lead.
Asked by Zane AKA There is no god acc 2 - Fri Sep 12 10:22:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Sunday school is where kids get elementary education of the Bible. It is not a debating club. This is not censorship, this is practical truth" basically, what gig in the sky is saying, is that Sunday school teachings are censored according to what the church WANTS its pupils to know. He has more or less confirmed that these teachings are NOT open to debate. So he has confirmed how narrow minded the "teachers" are, and how unaccepting they are of new ideas.
Answered by diamond girl UK - Fri Sep 12 10:30:03 2008
Q. If Christianity is undoubtedly true, why doesn't the church demonstrate it by refuting the whole body of skeptical literature in Sunday School classes? The church isn't trying to hide something is it? How can the church possibly maintain credibility when it is so blatantly partisan on the side of dogma, and obviously not dispassionately seeking truth wherever the evidence may lead.
Asked by Zane AKA There is no god acc 2 - Fri Sep 12 10:22:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Sunday school is where kids get elementary education of the Bible. It is not a debating club. This is not censorship, this is practical truth" basically, what gig in the sky is saying, is that Sunday school teachings are censored according to what the church WANTS its pupils to know. He has more or less confirmed that these teachings are NOT open to debate. So he has confirmed how narrow minded the "teachers" are, and how unaccepting they are of new ideas.
Answered by diamond girl UK - Fri Sep 12 10:30:03 2008
What is the difference between a Unity Church and a Unitarian Church?
Q. Or are they the same? I want to join a local church in the interest of getting more involved in my community but most of the local churches don't fit my religious beliefs, and I don't want to join one under false pretenses and pretend to believe something I really don't - that's not being true to myself. Friends recommended a Unity and Unitarian churches. I believe the whole universe is God, similar to a Law of Attraction or Karma type of thinking and am looking for a good fit for my beliefs
Asked by donnamz812 - Thu May 13 20:54:02 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the USA, we have been Unitarian Universalist since 1961. People drop the "Universalist" they way they dropped "Roebuck" from the retail giant "Sears Roebuck". They are both liberal. They are close enough that my UU congregation loses a member to Unity every two or three years, and vice versa. People who attend Unity believe in God and that Jesus was divine. Only 10% of Unitarian Universalists consider themselves Christian. UUs are expected to make their own mind up about the nature of God. We have Atheists, Agnostics, Theists, Deists, and others. We're the church of choice for mixed couples, too - when a Catholic marries a Jew. (The Catholic half of that couple would be one of the 10% who consider themselves Christian.) I'd suggest… [cont.]
Answered by Ted Pack - Fri May 14 08:09:42 2010
Q. Or are they the same? I want to join a local church in the interest of getting more involved in my community but most of the local churches don't fit my religious beliefs, and I don't want to join one under false pretenses and pretend to believe something I really don't - that's not being true to myself. Friends recommended a Unity and Unitarian churches. I believe the whole universe is God, similar to a Law of Attraction or Karma type of thinking and am looking for a good fit for my beliefs
Asked by donnamz812 - Thu May 13 20:54:02 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the USA, we have been Unitarian Universalist since 1961. People drop the "Universalist" they way they dropped "Roebuck" from the retail giant "Sears Roebuck". They are both liberal. They are close enough that my UU congregation loses a member to Unity every two or three years, and vice versa. People who attend Unity believe in God and that Jesus was divine. Only 10% of Unitarian Universalists consider themselves Christian. UUs are expected to make their own mind up about the nature of God. We have Atheists, Agnostics, Theists, Deists, and others. We're the church of choice for mixed couples, too - when a Catholic marries a Jew. (The Catholic half of that couple would be one of the 10% who consider themselves Christian.) I'd suggest… [cont.]
Answered by Ted Pack - Fri May 14 08:09:42 2010
How did the Catholic Church in the Dark Ages Europe slow the development of medical advancements?
Q. Im doing a essay on the dark ages in europe on medical advancements conflicting with the church. Does anyone have any specific information or links on how the medieval catholic church slowed new medical discoveries and research??
Asked by laxlover12 - Fri Mar 6 09:29:46 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have quite a bit to unlearn. First, the "Dark Ages" is a derogatory term for the European Middle Ages used by Protestants to trivialize and demonize the Catholic Church of the time. The term referred to a supposed lack of learning in the period. Actually, the Middle Ages were not really so "dark." Legitimate historians do not use the term. The Catholic Church has sponsored and supported responsible medical advancements throughout history. I suggest you read the book "How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization" by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. With love in Christ.
Answered by imacatholic2 - Sun Mar 8 00:48:03 2009
Q. Im doing a essay on the dark ages in europe on medical advancements conflicting with the church. Does anyone have any specific information or links on how the medieval catholic church slowed new medical discoveries and research??
Asked by laxlover12 - Fri Mar 6 09:29:46 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have quite a bit to unlearn. First, the "Dark Ages" is a derogatory term for the European Middle Ages used by Protestants to trivialize and demonize the Catholic Church of the time. The term referred to a supposed lack of learning in the period. Actually, the Middle Ages were not really so "dark." Legitimate historians do not use the term. The Catholic Church has sponsored and supported responsible medical advancements throughout history. I suggest you read the book "How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization" by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. With love in Christ.
Answered by imacatholic2 - Sun Mar 8 00:48:03 2009
What steps did the catholic church did to reform the church?
Q. What steps did the catholic church did to reform the church? during the 1530's and 40's
Asked by cambiando - Sun Oct 25 21:13:01 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Catholics commit the horrible sin of idolatry when they bow before a statue of Mary. Exodus 20:4-5a commands, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them... Catholics commit the sin of idolatry every time they bow and pray to Mary. Why would a Christian want to continue in such wickedness?
Answered by Knight of The Lord's Table - Thu Oct 29 18:16:47 2009
Q. What steps did the catholic church did to reform the church? during the 1530's and 40's
Asked by cambiando - Sun Oct 25 21:13:01 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Catholics commit the horrible sin of idolatry when they bow before a statue of Mary. Exodus 20:4-5a commands, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them... Catholics commit the sin of idolatry every time they bow and pray to Mary. Why would a Christian want to continue in such wickedness?
Answered by Knight of The Lord's Table - Thu Oct 29 18:16:47 2009
What does your church do for the community?
Q. I absolutely love my church and all the people in it, but the focus seems to be more on recruiting new disciples than on helping the community. I want to get my church more involved in community services, but don't really know where to start. I would love to hear your ideas and experiences.
Asked by Kelli - Mon Jan 26 02:45:39 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well I am church of England and you will be unhappy to know that our church took our money and lost over US $ 1.5 billion in the stock market over the last decade and a similar amount in the commercial property market in the previous decade. Unfortunately they refuse to listen to people like myself who advocate investment in social housing for the poor (which would also give a steady, if modest rate of investment return for the church).
Answered by Gent - Mon Jan 26 02:59:48 2009
Q. I absolutely love my church and all the people in it, but the focus seems to be more on recruiting new disciples than on helping the community. I want to get my church more involved in community services, but don't really know where to start. I would love to hear your ideas and experiences.
Asked by Kelli - Mon Jan 26 02:45:39 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well I am church of England and you will be unhappy to know that our church took our money and lost over US $ 1.5 billion in the stock market over the last decade and a similar amount in the commercial property market in the previous decade. Unfortunately they refuse to listen to people like myself who advocate investment in social housing for the poor (which would also give a steady, if modest rate of investment return for the church).
Answered by Gent - Mon Jan 26 02:59:48 2009
Can a church discriminate against new hires based solely on religion?
Q. There is this church that refuses to hire anyone that is not a member of their church. Even for jobs such as gardening and janitorial. This is illegal isn't it? In California. What law are they breaking. What if it clearly states in the application form that they will not hire people of other religions? Isn't that proof enough?
Asked by Philladelphia - Sat Jan 31 14:00:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a real tough question. I do believe they could be sued. It might be a different story if they were a private Church without a 501-3C tax exempt status.
Answered by paulj53@att.net - Sat Jan 31 14:05:43 2009
Q. There is this church that refuses to hire anyone that is not a member of their church. Even for jobs such as gardening and janitorial. This is illegal isn't it? In California. What law are they breaking. What if it clearly states in the application form that they will not hire people of other religions? Isn't that proof enough?
Asked by Philladelphia - Sat Jan 31 14:00:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a real tough question. I do believe they could be sued. It might be a different story if they were a private Church without a 501-3C tax exempt status.
Answered by paulj53@att.net - Sat Jan 31 14:05:43 2009
How to decorate a church for a baby shower?
Q. I am hosting a baby shower for my girlfriend. A friend has offered the use of his church for a great price. After looking at the church, which was a building converted into a church, I do like the space and openess but, the only drawbacks is that there is some religious pictures on the walls, a big cross and alter at the front. What would you do? If I do take it how could i decorate it. Would it offend some to be in a church? Any help would be appreciated. Especially decorating tips.
Asked by daretapp - Wed Sep 30 09:52:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i cant say i would think it offensive to have it in a church, but i do not know the people invited. go to a party supply store, there are lots of cute shower decorations out there! Also, google how to make a diaper cake, those are very cute for showers, I have also seen them done with baby towels and washcloths. good luck!
Answered by unknown - Wed Sep 30 10:03:36 2009
Q. I am hosting a baby shower for my girlfriend. A friend has offered the use of his church for a great price. After looking at the church, which was a building converted into a church, I do like the space and openess but, the only drawbacks is that there is some religious pictures on the walls, a big cross and alter at the front. What would you do? If I do take it how could i decorate it. Would it offend some to be in a church? Any help would be appreciated. Especially decorating tips.
Asked by daretapp - Wed Sep 30 09:52:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i cant say i would think it offensive to have it in a church, but i do not know the people invited. go to a party supply store, there are lots of cute shower decorations out there! Also, google how to make a diaper cake, those are very cute for showers, I have also seen them done with baby towels and washcloths. good luck!
Answered by unknown - Wed Sep 30 10:03:36 2009
What is the difference between the Baptist church and the Pentecostal church?
Q. What is the difference between a Joel Osteen's church and the Baptist church? They are separate, so there must be differences.
Asked by IAC2006 - Sat Aug 16 18:15:01 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, Joel Osteen isn't really pentecostal ... if you've ever seen a pentecostal worship service you'd agree lol. Joel is more "non-denominational", in that he doesn't specifically apply to one or another religion. The Baptists believe in individual interpretation of Scripture, we believe in the independence of each church. As a practical matter, we do not conduct our services as our more exuberant pentecostal friends do. You might get the occasional amen from the audience, and a hand raised now and then in agreement with a stressed point in the service, but that's about it. Pentecostals have been known to race around the building and jump up and down in excited glory. They fall on the ground in a faint if touched on the forehead… [cont.]
Answered by arewethereyet - Sat Aug 16 18:26:45 2008
Q. What is the difference between a Joel Osteen's church and the Baptist church? They are separate, so there must be differences.
Asked by IAC2006 - Sat Aug 16 18:15:01 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, Joel Osteen isn't really pentecostal ... if you've ever seen a pentecostal worship service you'd agree lol. Joel is more "non-denominational", in that he doesn't specifically apply to one or another religion. The Baptists believe in individual interpretation of Scripture, we believe in the independence of each church. As a practical matter, we do not conduct our services as our more exuberant pentecostal friends do. You might get the occasional amen from the audience, and a hand raised now and then in agreement with a stressed point in the service, but that's about it. Pentecostals have been known to race around the building and jump up and down in excited glory. They fall on the ground in a faint if touched on the forehead… [cont.]
Answered by arewethereyet - Sat Aug 16 18:26:45 2008
How should a church treat newcomers and people who attend alone?
Q. Should a church act extra friendly towards them or no different? At a few churches I've attended alone and felt almost like I was in the way at times (not sure if it's in my mind or if it's just truly an unwelcoming church). Do you think these are unwelcoming a churches or are all churches like this?
Asked by kay - Sun May 24 10:50:04 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every church should be extra friendly to everyone i attend church alone and love my church for making me feel like im at home
Answered by Megan - Sun May 24 10:55:30 2009
Q. Should a church act extra friendly towards them or no different? At a few churches I've attended alone and felt almost like I was in the way at times (not sure if it's in my mind or if it's just truly an unwelcoming church). Do you think these are unwelcoming a churches or are all churches like this?
Asked by kay - Sun May 24 10:50:04 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every church should be extra friendly to everyone i attend church alone and love my church for making me feel like im at home
Answered by Megan - Sun May 24 10:55:30 2009
Does your church allow the Holy Spirit to move during the service with signs and wonders?
Q. What kinds of signs & wonders have you witnessed in church ?
Asked by Avonlea - Fri Aug 7 20:14:24 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes most definitely my church loves it when the Holy Spirit moves. we do not do anything in a set pattern. It is as the Holy Spirit leads us. By signs and wonders I suppose you mean people getting healed, and people seeing gold dust on their faces. I have seen that. I was so amazed by it.
Answered by Camille - Fri Aug 7 21:29:14 2009
Q. What kinds of signs & wonders have you witnessed in church ?
Asked by Avonlea - Fri Aug 7 20:14:24 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes most definitely my church loves it when the Holy Spirit moves. we do not do anything in a set pattern. It is as the Holy Spirit leads us. By signs and wonders I suppose you mean people getting healed, and people seeing gold dust on their faces. I have seen that. I was so amazed by it.
Answered by Camille - Fri Aug 7 21:29:14 2009
Can a non-profit church legally have a millionaire business seminar at the church and charge money for it?
Q. I know a pastor who is hosting a millionaire business seminar at his church and charging money for it. He has a for-profit business where he speaks on different subjects and charges money for the seminars but most of them are at the church. Isn't that illegal? The pastor is charging $89.00 per person for this event.
Asked by shatoyiab - Mon Sep 29 21:55:03 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the US, nonprofits are allowed to have fundraisers. Also, they have limited rights to carry on businesses related to their tax exempt function. Churches run thrift stores and bookstores for example. A nonprofit that runs a regular business that is not related to its tax exempt activities will be taxed on that income. So, if the church decides to go into the business of running these seminars all the time, it will end up paying tax on that. And if the income from the seminars is greater than the donations and other money the church receives from activities directly related to being a church, the church can lose its tax exempt status completely.
Answered by raichasays - Mon Sep 29 22:24:05 2008
Q. I know a pastor who is hosting a millionaire business seminar at his church and charging money for it. He has a for-profit business where he speaks on different subjects and charges money for the seminars but most of them are at the church. Isn't that illegal? The pastor is charging $89.00 per person for this event.
Asked by shatoyiab - Mon Sep 29 21:55:03 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In the US, nonprofits are allowed to have fundraisers. Also, they have limited rights to carry on businesses related to their tax exempt function. Churches run thrift stores and bookstores for example. A nonprofit that runs a regular business that is not related to its tax exempt activities will be taxed on that income. So, if the church decides to go into the business of running these seminars all the time, it will end up paying tax on that. And if the income from the seminars is greater than the donations and other money the church receives from activities directly related to being a church, the church can lose its tax exempt status completely.
Answered by raichasays - Mon Sep 29 22:24:05 2008
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