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From the tradition of which Church do the Puritans and the Presbyterian Church get the belief that God has decreed whether one will be saved or not?
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Its called Predistination and Ephesians 1:4 says that God picked His believers before the foundation of the world. Take a look at the people who were atheist on Monday and believers on Tuesday and can't explain it and don't care who believes them or not they are just grateful that God allowed them to undertstand what they thought was foolishness.
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Who was Roman emperor when the apostle Peter was executed?
A second-century tradition was that Peter was beheaded on the orders of the Emperor Nero, while a later tradition was that Peter was crucified upside down. However, it is good to ignore many such legends that arise without any eidence to support them. We have no reason to believe that Paul was executed, whether by beheading or crucifixion.
Should Puritan leaders have banished Ann Hutchison?
Whether they should have or not is all academic -- Hutchison was a religious dissenter, unpardonable by the standards of Massachusetts Puritans. She got off easy by being banished. After all, Quakers were hanged on Boston Common and in Salem, hanging witches was a cottage industry.
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What issue was at the center of scopes trial?
whether a state can ban the teaching of evolution in public schools
How did gladiators decide whether to kill their opponent?
See if they like the other guy, and whether they've still got a sword on them
Is David Tenant a protestant?
David Tennant was raised Christian (Church of Scotland Presbyterian) but had chosen not to talk publicly about whether he still believes or practises a religious faith.
Are avatars a tradition or just a myth?
An avatar is a god in human form. This is not a tradition. Whether you believe in the existence of a god or gods, and whether you believe that gods can take human form determines whether this is a myth or a reality for you.
Is shalom a tradition?
Shalom (שלום) is a Hebrew word that means "peace". Whether or not peace is a tradition is matter of debate.
What is your religious name?
Not everyone has one. Whether a person has one or not depends on the religious tradition they follow.
What is the Presbyterian position on homosexuality?
The main Presbyterian Church (USA) holds that homosexuality is a sin, but is still debating whether it's chose or not. They do encourage not to throw out the sinner with the sin, and they also do not believe in laws that discriminate against homosexuals. They do not let their ministers perform same-sex marriages. There are a some fringe Presbyterian groups that are more strongly against homosexuality, and some that are much more tolerant of it, even to having homosexual elders and deacons.
How could humanists become critics of tradition?
A humanist is one who virtually worships humanity and wishes humanity to thrive. A traditionalist is one who embraces tradition regardless of whether it has a positive effect on humans or not. Therefore, a humanist can easily become a critic of tradition. http:/www.politicallyincorrectts.com
Can presbyterian women wear pants to church?
There may be some Presbyterian churches somewhere that forbid women wearing pants in worship. Otherwise, the culture of a particular congregation (rural/urban, formal/informal, older/younger) is probably a more significant factor as to whether women do or don't wear pants in worship. There are many Presbyterian denominations, each with slightly different theological views and cultures, so it's impossible to give a direct answer. You can always call the church secretary for advice.
Eucharist -if you are not confirmed can you attend?
First, Protestants prefer the term Communion to Eucharist. Whether or not you can participate depends on the particular church and denomination. For example, in the Presbyterian church (PCUSA), anyone who is a follower of Christ is invited to the meal. No mention is made of church membership or confirmation - just whether you can affirm that Jesus is your Lord and Savior.
What 16Th century religious sect disapproved of Shakespeare's plays?
The Puritans disapproved of all plays whether or not they were by Shakespeare. They disapproved of such forms of entertainment, recommending listening to sermons and reading the Bible instead.
How might the puritans experience be similar to the experiences of contemporary refugees or pioneers?
Both the Puritans and contemporary refugees or pioneers experienced displacement from their original homes and faced challenges adapting to a new environment. They had to forge new communities and lifestyles while encountering resistance from existing populations. Additionally, all three groups sought greater freedom, whether religious or personal, in their new surroundings.
Do puritans have big balls?
If questioning the size of their actual testicles: It would depend on whether the puritan in question is a male, and what the person answering would consider "big". If questioning the size of their metaphorical balls: Matter of opinion, really.
Why did the Jewish scripture say that God's laws were delivered to the ancient Hebrews by Moses?
By the time the scriptures were being written, in the first millennium BCE, there was no doubt an oral tradition that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God and passed them to the people. Whether or not this oral tradition was based on fact is a matter of faith.
