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In Christianity who are the religious leaders?
The clergy. Sometimes the church members lead, and the clergy follows...
How does promiscuity pose a threat to Christianity?
People have been promiscuous since the earliest days of the Church, yet Christianity has prospered, so promiscuity in and of its self is clearly not a threat to Christianity. What may well be a threat to Christianity is the promiscuity of some clergy. Many thousands of allegations of paedophilia have been made against Catholic clergy, as well as many more against some Protestant clergy. And some Evangelical clergy have drawn media attention for their sexual promiscuity. Many Christians are repelled by the revelations about paedophilia. They regard revelations of consensual sexual promiscuity by clergy who preach against fornication and adultery as evidence of hypocrisy. This is the danger to Christianity.
Why are some Christian clergy allowed to get married?
Generally speaking, in modern Christianity, only Protestant and some independent Catholic churches allow for ordained clergy to marry after ordination.
What is clergy of Christianity called?
Catholics and orthodox Christians have many levels of their clergy, those who preach are called priests other denominations will call the preachers by either preacher or pastor
What has the author Tim Cooper written?
Tim Cooper has written: 'Green Christianity' 'The Last Generation of English Catholic Clergy'
Can Christian clergy marry?
Yes, they can get married. My father was a United Methodist minister!
What time period was the clergy introduced?
The clergy as an organized group emerged in the early centuries of Christianity, particularly by the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. This development coincided with the establishment of structured church hierarchies and the formalization of religious practices. The clergy played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity and the administration of its communities. Over time, their influence grew, especially following the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which granted religious tolerance to Christians in the Roman Empire.
How many people are in a clergy?
That would depend upon the denomination or sect within Christianity. Could be as few as 1 and as many as thousands.
What is distinctive about classic Christianity?
It is a book that is a compilation of three books, "The Living God", "The Word of Life", and "Life in the Spirit". It is aimed at any Christian, Clergy or Layman, to help with the full and complete understanding of Christianity.
What has the author Sandra Ellen Weissinger written?
Sandra Ellen Weissinger has written: 'A sociology of Black clergy in the state of Illinois' -- subject(s): Race relations, Civil rights movement, Civil rights, Christianity and politics, African American clergy, Christianity, United States, Religion, African American churches, African Americans, Political activity
What has the author Oliver Logan written?
Oliver Logan has written: 'The Venetian upper clergy in the 16th and early 17th centuries' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Christianity and culture, Church history, Clergy, History, History and criticism, Rhetoric
Does Pat Robertson speak for all Christianity?
No. To my knowledge there was never one Christian clergyman in history who was able to speak for all Christianity. Pat Robertson speaks for his clergy, and other Christians may accept him as their spokesman or not as they please.
