answersLogoWhite

0

A lay community is a group of people in a certain religionthat re not considered holy people, such as monks or priests, they are commoners, but can also be royalty.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Religious Studies

Why did God tell Ezekiel to lay on one side and then the other?

God instructed Ezekiel to lay on his left side as a symbol of the punishment that the people of Israel would bear. After a period of time, God had him switch to his right side to symbolize the punishment that Judah would face. This was meant to be a visual demonstration of the impending judgment upon the two kingdoms.


What do you mean by religious minority community?

If the religion has minority status, then the community associated with the religion is a "religious minority community". Example: In the United States, Jews are a religious minority. The Jewish community would be a religious minority community.


Who else might work at the monastery?

Other individuals who might work at a monastery include monks, nuns, priests, novices, lay brothers or sisters, and volunteers. Support staff such as cooks, cleaners, gardeners, and administrative personnel could also be part of the monastery community.


What does religious believers mean by Community?

Certainly community means different things to different people, but i like this question so I will give it my Justice. The short answer would be a group of persons following the "Golden Rule" (if you are Christian) or the "Silver rule" (if you are Buddhist) Most religions have a version of this universal rule of community. Essentially it means to do on to others as you would have them do on to you. You may have heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child, or I like to say it takes a child to raise a village. See also Zion


How do people know that you belong to a community?

People can know you belong to a community based on factors like shared values, beliefs, interests, or participation in community events or activities. Your involvement, interactions, and connections within a particular community can also signal your belongingness.