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Simony is the sale or purchase of any ecclesiastical privileges. This includes the sale of indulgences, but also includes the purchase of positions as bishop or cardinal, which were rife in the medieval Church. It even includes the purchase of votes for the papacy and the sale of the papacy itself.
The term comes from Acts of the Apostles (8:9-25), where a certain Simon Magus supposedly sought to bribe Peter to teach him to perform miracles. Justin Martyr says that Simon was regarded with reverence by nearly all Samaritans, so Simon is more likely to have been vilified in Acts because he was too successful in leading a different branch of Christianity. Hans Joachim Schoeps writes that Acts is only a retrospective view of Christian origins written by the winners.
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What is paid to the Catholic Church for forgiveness of sins?
.Catholic AnswerNothing. You're probably thinking of indulgences, but that is not true, indulgences are a remission of the penalty due for already forgiven sin, there is no question of an indulgence for the forgiveness of sin. Secondly, the Catholic Church forbids anyone to "pay" for a sacrament, which is what the forgiveness of sins is: is the the sacrament of Penance, used to be called Confession. The sin of paying for a sacrament is called Simony (from the gentleman in the Bible who attempted to give St. Peter money to ordain him to the priesthood), it is a very grave sin - and always has been.
The buying and selling of church officials?
simony
Do Catholics believe the Pope is the one who forgives all of the Christian's sins if they ask for forgiveness?
Jesus Christ forgives the sins of anyone who believes and asks for forgiveness.
What did Jesus pray for on the cross?
forgiveness of our sins
What is the Simony definition?
Simony is the act of buying or selling spiritual gifts, services, or positions within the church. It is considered a corrupt practice that undermines the integrity of religious institutions.
Do catholics pay for communion?
No. Buying and selling sacraments is the sin of simony, which the Church condemns.
Does god forget your sins?
yes if you pray for forgiveness
Does god forgive you for all of your sins when you get saved?
God forgives all of your sins when you ask for forgiveness.
Do Christians confess theyre sins?
yes, but you have to pray to god about the sins you commited and ask for forgiveness
Do people go to heaven after death?
If they believe that Jesus died for there sins and have asked for forgiveness for their sins, then yes.
What is the forgiveness of sins and the restoring of friendship with god is?
repentance and atonement
Why did Karl get baptised?
If by "KARL" you mean "Charlemagne" - for forgiveness of sins
