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Hagiography is the study of the lives of saints.

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What did William chambliss' study of the saints and roughnecks conclude?

The Saints and the Rougnecks was an analysis in the delinquency of two groups from two different socioeconomic groups. The Saints were from privileged families and, despite being more delinquent than the Roughnecks, were viewed as being normal rowdy teenagers. The study didn't necessarily conclude anything other than showing the discrepancy in the perception of delinquency. It utilized labeling theory as a way to look at this.


Why do you study the saints?

Roman Catholic AnswerWe study the saints for several reasons. Primarily to learn from their example, after all, they are with God right now, and for very good reason: they led a saintly life. All of the saints provide an example for us and we can learn a great deal from them. Some of the saints are termed doctors of the Church, and they are styled that because they are great teachers of the faith. For instance, you read St. Teresa of Avila's books to learn how to pray, to meditate, etc. We read about St. Therese of Liseux as she teaches how to offer up the little things in an ordinary life to turn it into an extraordinary way to follow God. We learn from Blessed Theresa of Calcutta how to serve Our Blessed Lord in the poor.


Why did the Separatists call themselves Saints?

The Separatists called themselves "Saints" because they believed they were the true followers of God who had separated themselves from what they saw as corrupt practices in the Church of England. They viewed themselves as a chosen group of believers who were living according to the principles of the Christian faith.


What does saints and scholars mean?

Ireland was once referred to as the Land of Saints and Scholars. This is a reference to a time when then were many monasteries in Ireland where people came to study, from about the 5th to the 8th century.


Are all saints French?

No, there are saints from almost every country in the world.